A political subdivision levying an eligible tax shall establish an administrative process to receive and make determinations on petitions from taxpayers relating to the assessment, determination or refund of an eligible tax. The administrative process shall consist of any one of the following:
(1) Review and decision or hearing and decision by a local tax appeals board appointed by the governing body. The board shall consist of at least three but not more than seven members. Qualifications for service on the board and compensation, if any, of the members shall be determined by the governing body. The governing body may enter into agreements with other political subdivisions to establish a joint local tax appeals board.
(2) Review and decision by the governing body in executive session.
(3) A hearing and decision by a hearing officer appointed by the governing body. The governing body shall determine the qualifications and compensation, if any, of the hearing officer.
(4) An administrative review or appeal process existing on the effective date of this chapter that is substantially similar to the procedures in paragraph (1), (2) or (3).
Cross References. Section 8430 is referred to in sections 8422, 8425 of this title.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY
Chapter 84 - General Provisions
Section 8402 - Scope and limitations
Section 8404 - Certain rates of taxation limited
Section 8421 - Short title of subchapter
Section 8423 - Disclosure statement
Section 8424 - Requirements for requests
Section 8425 - Refunds of overpayments
Section 8426 - Interest on overpayment
Section 8427 - Notice of basis of underpayment
Section 8428 - Abatement of certain interest and penalty
Section 8429 - Application of payments
Section 8430 - Administrative appeals
Section 8432 - Practice and procedure
Section 8435 - Equitable and legal principles to apply
Section 8436 - Installment agreements