Update: Department of Revenue to Combine York and Harrisburg District Offices in Cost-Saving Move

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Revenue will consolidate its York and Harrisburg district offices in Harrisburg, a move that will save taxpayers an estimated $35,000 in reduced operating costs.

The York district office, located at 140 N. Duke St., will close permanently at the close of business on Friday, March 19. All seven permanent, full-time York district office employees will be placed in the same or similar positions in Harrisburg.

Area residents seeking help filing state income taxes or completing Property Tax/Rent Rebate program applications may visit the Harrisburg district office, located in the Strawberry Square lobby in Harrisburg, or call 717-783-1405 for assistance.

Taxpayers are also encouraged to visit the Department of Revenue's Web site for information and tax filing resources. By selecting online services at www.revenue.state.pa.us, taxpayers can file returns, make payments (including estimated payments), check the status of returns and refunds, update information, pay taxes by credit/debit card, access online customer service, review answers to commonly asked questions and download tax forms.

After the York and Harrisburg offices are consolidated, the department will have 15 district offices. A similar consolidation is expected in June, when the Pottsville district office will move its operations to the Reading district office.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This news release originally listed an incorrect web-link for the Direct File system. The system can be accessed through the Department of Revenue's main Web site, which is listed above.

Media contact: Stephanie Weyant, 717-787-6960

SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Revenue