The article went on to sayHis campaign said the error was the result of a miscommunication with his accountant and construction problems that had delayed his moving plans. His accountant filed the papers with the county to remove the homestead exclusion from one of his residences on Tuesday, said Mark Harris, Mr. Raja's campaign strategist.Mr. Raja also paid part of the tax difference owed to the county on Tuesday and planned to pay the rest today.
Yesterday, I paid my (Mt. Lebanon) real estate taxes. My school district taxes won't be paid until closer to the end of next month. While I was there, I asked about my commissioner's overdue taxes. The 2010 taxes still have not been paid and also, have not been liened. I was assured that when the property sells, all taxes will be deducted first. When the property sells? What if it doesn't? At least he doesn't have a Homestead Exclusion on his house. Maybe he gave it to Raja. And I am the one who gets criticized, running a blog as a private citizen.The program reduced school district taxes in Mt. Lebanon by $185.23 this year, Mt. Lebanon finance director Janice Klein said. The reduction varies slightly each year.Mr. Harris said Mr. Raja planned to deliver a check to Mt. Lebanon today for the amount owed on school district taxes in 2010-11.The remainder of the $4,806.52 Mr. Raja owed in county property taxes on the two houses he owns in Mt. Lebanon and the condominium he owns in Scott have been paid, although he paid them a month late, so the total amount included late penalties and interest.Mr. Harris said Mr. Raja paid his county taxes late this year because he had not seen the bill before it was due. Mr. Harris said Mr. Raja paid the bill once he saw it was overdue.Mr. Raja submitted his property taxes to the county on checks dated June 3.
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4 comments:
Raja should have known better.
From the form:
Any person who knowingly files an application which is false to any
material matter shall be subject to payment of taxes due, plus interest, plus penalty and shall be
subject to prosecution as a misdemeanor of the third degree and a fine up to $2,500.
Will he be prosecuted?
David Huston
So two Mt. Lebanon commissioners were behind on taxes. Has anyone checked the school board members for back taxes?
Sarah Morris
Sarah,
While I would hope everyone pays their taxes, commissioners receive a stipend of $3500. Article 3 of the Home Rule Charter needs to be updated to include withholding payment when they are delinquent in their taxes.
Funny how both commissioners are claiming tax cuts in their campaigns. When I was running for commissioner, I paid my county taxes on one of my several trips to the Department of Elections. I was right there and saved a stamp. Interesting how paying taxes could have slip their minds.
Elaine
A guy living in a splended, under assessed house voting to let the High School project proceed - can't pay his taxes. Another high roller can't keep track of his McMansion taxes. Welcome to Mount Lebanon.
-Jodie Gallagher
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