Three key deadlines are looming at the end of March, and if you haven't squared away your 2024 Real Estate Tax, applied for a tax reduction or an installment payment plan, or snagged your Active Duty Tax Credit, you'd better hustle. The countdown is on till March 31, and additional charges or a lien on your property could be on the horizon if you miss out.

The clock’s ticking for the 2024 Real Estate Tax bill payments. "Most Philadelphia property owners have already paid their 2024 Real Estate Tax bills." For stragglers, you've got until the end of the month before you hit penalty, says the City's announcement. Slide over to the Philadelphia Tax Center website, pop your property info into the search panel, and pay via eCheck for zilch, nada, nothing—no fee. But watch it: if you decide to pay with a card, they'll nail you with a processing charge.

Now, for the homeowners in the trenches: Active Duty military members have a shot at a tax break, but you've got to act fast. The Active Duty Tax Credit program is there for the taking, but "the 2024 deadline to apply for this credit is also March 31." If your boots are on the ground outside Pennsylvania, hit up the Philadelphia Tax Center, look for the property search link, follow the cues, and apply online to keep some of that hard-earned cash in your pocket.

Don't think the City's forgotten about seniors and folks on a tight budget. There's still time to apply for the 2024 Installment Plan to chop your Real Estate Tax bill into monthly bites. Check out the program flyer to see if you qualify, and apply directly on the Philadelphia Tax Center website—no fuss with usernames and passwords. Just complete the application and start spreading the costs. Remember, "You only need to complete this one-time application to begin paying your bills each month," so it's a one-and-done deal.