News Releases - February 2025

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Treasurer Stacy Garrity: PA ABLE Reaches $150 Million Asset Milestone

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.


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Mayor Joel Long, and City Manager Gregory Wilson Return $22,000 in Unclaimed Property to Residents of the Greater Lock Haven Area

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.


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity: Fly, Eagles Fans, Fly and Take the Road to Victory by Searching for Unclaimed Property

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.


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Improvements to Pennsylvania Tax Appeal Process

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.