NORCROSS, Ga., March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Official Payments,
a leading provider of electronic payment solutions, wants all those
who own property in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, to know that the due date for paying real
estate taxes in full without penalty is Saturday, March 31. This year, the last day
of March falls on a Saturday, but as long as the tax payment is
received by March 31 or earlier, the
payment will be considered paid on time.
"By paying online through Official Payments, Philadelphia
property owners will take advantage of one of the fastest, easiest
and most secure ways to pay taxes owed," said Alex P. Hart, President and CEO of Official
Payments.
Taxpayers can begin the payment process by logging onto
www.OfficialPayments.com and selecting the "Local Payments" button.
Official Payments accepts debit and credit cards as well as other
electronic payment methods for Philadelphia taxes. Payments made later than
March 31 are subject to additional
charges, including interest and penalties. People with questions
about their Philadelphia real
estate tax obligations can email revenue@phila.gov.
About Official Payments
Official Payments Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAY) is a leading
provider of electronic payment solutions in the biller direct
market. Headquartered in Norcross,
Georgia, the company provides enhanced electronic payment
services that include multiple payment choices, payment channels,
and bill payment products and services to over 4,700 clients in all
50 states and the District of
Columbia. Official Payments serves clients in multiple
markets including federal, state, and local governments,
educational institutions, and utilities. Consumers may pay federal
taxes, state and local taxes, property taxes, and other bills such
as utilities and college tuition with credit cards, debit cards,
electronic checks and alternative payment methods via online,
telephone, point of sale and other channels by visiting
www.OfficialPayments.com. Corporate information is available at
www.OPAY.OfficialPayments.com.
Official Payments is not a tax advisor and does not provide
advice on any tax requirements. Use of any information from this
announcement or site or any other web site referred to is for
general information only and does not represent personal tax advice
either expressed or implied. You are encouraged to seek
professional tax advice for tax questions and assistance.
The tax due dates outlined in this release are obtained from a
taxing authority and it is not the responsibility of Official
Payments to communicate any changes or updates. Taxpayers are
responsible for determining tax deadlines.
SOURCE Official Payments