District residents are responsible for the following taxes:

Real Estate

 Real estate tax is assessed on individuals owning real estate (101.376 mills). Due at 2% discount - Sept. 30; Due at face - Nov. 30; Due at 10% penalty - Dec. 1.

• Adams Township — Shirley Lawther (724) 321-0400
• Mars Borough — Renea Pomeroy (724) 487-5518
• Middlesex Township — Mallory Muchnok (724) 443-2862
• Valencia Borough — Renea Pomeroy (724) 487-5518

Earned Income

Earned income tax is assessed on any resident with earnings from employment. Payments are required quarterly for self-employed and those individuals who do not have wage tax withheld by their employer(s). Tax rate is 1% - with 0.5% for the school district and 0.5% for the municipality in which the individual lives.

Wage taxes for Mars Area School District, Mars and Valencia boroughs as well as Adams and Middlesex Townships are to be filed with Berkheimer.

• Berkheimer — (866) 701-7206; www.hab-inc.com

Local Services Tax (Occupation Privilege)

Local Services Tax (Occupation Privilege Tax) is assessed on individuals working in the school district and earning more than $5,000. The tax rate is $10 with $5 for the school district and $5 for the municipality. Middlesex Township assesses a $52 emergency and municipal service (EMS) tax.

If the municipality does not enact the Local Services Tax, the school district may collect the full $10. The employer withholds this tax; taxpayers with multiple employers are only required to pay one time.

• Berkheimer — (866) 701-7206; www.hab-inc.com

Occupation Assessment

The School District does not assess this occupation assessment tax. Check with your municipality.