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• 29 January, 2025
• By Emily Hildebrand
• ehildebrand@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity: First Money Match Letters Being Sent to Pennsylvanians This Week

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.

• 27 January, 2025
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity visits Zippo, Case for “Made in PA Mondays” Tour

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.

• 29 January, 2025
• By Emily Hildebrand
• ehildebrand@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity: First Money Match Letters Being Sent to Pennsylvanians This Week

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.

• 24 January, 2025
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Launches New Portal to Simplify Pennsylvania Tax Appeals

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.

• 23 January, 2025
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces New Record for Unclaimed Property Auction Proceeds

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.

• 21 January, 2025
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Looks to the Future During Second Inaugural Address: “Pennsylvania’s Potential is Unlimited”

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.

• 15 January, 2025
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity: More Than $315 Million in Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Payments Made in 2024

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.

• 14 January, 2025
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Garrity Announces Increased Contribution Limit for PA ABLE Accounts

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.

• 13 January, 2025
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Scott Hutchinson and Rep. Kathy Rapp Return Nearly $13,000 to Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department

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.

• 09 January, 2025
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces New Fee Cuts for PA 529 Investment Plan Accounts

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.