Susan M Baum Income Tax Service

05/16/2026

As each year the deadline is extended.

The filing deadline for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program has been officially extended to December 31, 2026. This ensures that eligible seniors, widows and widowers, and those with disabilities have the time they need to apply for a rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2025.

Rebates will start going out on July 1. If you haven’t applied yet, find out how you might be able to get $1,000 back in your pocket: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/newsroom/shapiro-administration-extends-deadline-for-property-tax-rent-rebate-program-to-december-31,-2026,-allowing-more-time-for-pennsylvanians-to-apply-for-tax-relief

05/01/2026

So I had two cases so far and wanted to share in case others also received and didn’t contact me. This has been posted on several groups I belong to with tax professionals. So guess it’s a common issue this year. It’s not spam.

04/12/2026

You owe PA State Taxes, no problem, you can pay online. Click on make a payment and follow instructions.

04/12/2026

Want to pay your balance in full? No need for id.me account if paying in full. Go to irs.gov/directpay and click make payment.

Pay personal or business taxes directly from your bank account with IRS Direct Pay. It’s free and secure.

04/12/2026

Need to set up a payment plan with the IRS... you will need an id.me account, so set that up FIRST then access your account! https://www.irs.gov/payments

Make payments, view your account or apply for a payment plan with the IRS.

03/09/2026

FYI….

03/06/2026

Making Space to give my CURRENT Clients 100% of my time and energy, those who have been with me for years, feel free to drop/upload as usual. And remember need documents by March 30th to complete in time for April 15th deadline.

Thank you for keeping me so busy doing what I love! 💚

Appreciate you all and thanks for Understanding!

03/03/2026

Did you receive a check from the Department of Revenue? Don't panic, its real. It's the new Working Pennsylvania Tax Credit. IF it was not included with your state tax return, the State is handling disbursing the checks. If you receive Earned Income Credit on the Federal you will receive about 10% of that figure as this credit. Here is an example of the check you may receive. It's real and you may cash it. Commonwealth of PA (Dept of Revenue)

03/02/2026

Update Tuesday ~~~again Xfinity will be working in my neighborhood!!! UGH! Sorry for inconvenience!

Internet service (this includes my landline) is going to be down in my area today as they make improvements to enhance the network in our neighborhood. So if you reach out, I may not see your emails or messages until they are up and running. They hope to finish within the day according to the notice this am. Fingers Crossed! Sorry for any inconvenience.

01/19/2026

WPTC- Working Pa Tax Credit. For those that have asked here is how will be handled:

*File your federal Form 1040 and claim the EITC (preferably online). Yes, you must receive EIC on the Federal to be eligible!
*File your PA-40.
**The Department of Revenue will automatically calculate your WPTC and apply it to reduce your PA taxes or increase your refund.

Note: Due to the legislation's passage being late in the year, the WPTC will not be added to the 2025 tax year Form PA-40. The state will calculate and remit the WPTC for tax year 2025, and the state anticipates no processing delays due to the WPTC calculation. The WPTC will be included on Form PA-40 in 2026 and subsequent years.