The PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan can now be accessed via the READYSAVE 529 app
Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that families saving with the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program’s Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) can now access their account anytime and anywhere with the READYSAVE 529 mobile app.
Bethlehem, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) and Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School (LVDLCS) CEO & COO Elsie Perez announced today that more than $800 in unclaimed property has been returned to the school in Northampton County.
Greensburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Rep. Eric Nelson (R-57) and Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors Chairman Doug Weimer announced today that more than $19,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Hempfield Township in Westmoreland County.
Program provides tax-free savings opportunities while protecting eligibility for benefits
Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that PA ABLE Savings Program assets have surpassed $150 million. PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are a tax-free way for Pennsylvanians with qualifying disabilities and their families to save for disability-related expenses without impacting important benefits.
Move will further protect the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s computer systems and data
Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that the use of the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) platform DeepSeek has been banned from all Treasury-issued devices due to concerns about privacy and security.
Event at City Council Chambers identified money owed to residents and organizations
Lock Haven, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Lock Haven Mayor Joel Long, and City Manager Gregory Wilson today announced that more than $22,000 in unclaimed property is being returned to residents and organizations in the city following a recent unclaimed property event held at the Lock Haven City Council Chambers.
Nearly $17 million in unclaimed property could be a big boost for Pennsylvanians ahead of big game!
Harrisburg, PA - To celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles playing in Sunday’s big game, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that nearly $17 million is owed to over 71,500 Pennsylvanians and Philadelphia sports fans alike with a name or business name that includes the words Saquon, Barkley, Jalen, Hurts, AJ, Brown, Eagles, Fly, Go, Birds, Philly, Special, Brotherly, or Shove.
Extended time to appeal and new mediated settlement process available for certain state tax appeals
Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced numerous improvements to Pennsylvania’s tax appeals process which will benefit Pennsylvania taxpayers. The changes apply to tax appeals filed on or after January 27, 2025, when Act 123 of 2024, which amended the Tax Reform Code of 1971, took effect.
For the first time ever, Pennsylvania will return unclaimed property automatically
Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that more than 8,000 Pennsylvanians will receive letters this week indicating that unclaimed property will be automatically returned to them. This marks the first step in the new Pennsylvania Money Match program, which was approved unanimously by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor in July.
Bradford, PA - Recently, Zippo Manufacturing Company hosted Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity for manufacturing and museum tours as part of the treasurer’s “Made in PA Mondays” initiative.
Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced the launch of the new online Tax Appeal Portal to streamline Pennsylvania’s tax appeal process. Taxpayers and tax practitioners filing appeals with the Department of Revenue (DOR) through the Board of Finance & Revenue (BF&R) can now find all applicable forms in one convenient online location.
The fall 2024 unclaimed property auction generated more than $605,000, more than double the previous record.
Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Treasury’s fall unclaimed property auction brought in more than $605,000, the most ever generated by such an auction in Pennsylvania. The previous record, $298,000, was set in October 2023.
Sworn in for a second term, Treasurer Garrity outlines optimistic vision for the Keystone State
Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today began her second term leading the Pennsylvania Treasury Department as she took the Oath of Office during a ceremony at The Forum Auditorium.
Program was expanded to assist those with household incomes up to $45,000
Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that payments totaling more than $315 million were disbursed to the approximately 517,500 Pennsylvanians who were approved for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program in 2024.
Pennsylvanians with disabilities can now save up to $19,000 annually
Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that the annual contribution limit for PA ABLE, a savings program for people with disabilities, increased to $19,000. The change is a result of IRS inflation adjustments for 2025 and took effect January 1, 2025. The previous limit was $18,000.
Youngsville, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21), Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-65) and Vern Edmisten, Chief of the Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department, announced today that nearly $13,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to the Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department, with the help of the Warren County Chamber of Business & Industry.
Two new fee cuts make Morningstar Gold Rated PA 529 Investment Plan better than ever
Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced two new fee cuts for the Morningstar Gold Rated PA 529 Investment Plan (IP) as a result of continued program account growth and asset milestones.
