Effective Tax Year 2026, Local Earned Income Tax (EIT) quarterly employer withholding returns will be required to be filed and paid electronically on Keystone’s website at business.KeystoneCollects.com. Paper filings will no longer be accepted. Employers remitting local service taxes (LST) to Keystone should follow the same online process.
The 2025 4th Quarter return is due no later than January 31, 2026. Employers should begin filing electronically now in preparation for the upcoming requirement.
This change has been adopted pursuant to the Local Tax Enabling Act (LTEA), 53 P.S. §6924.505, and as described in Pennsylvania’s Act 32 Policy and Procedure Manual (DCED).
Online Filing Steps
- Set up an online account — “Create Account” at business.KeystoneCollects.com
- Follow onscreen instructions — register the business
- Choose how to file — manual entry, CSV upload, PA Standard File Format
- Review and submit —notification of flagged errors provided before completion
Why This Change Matters
- Secure, intuitive and user friendly
- Faster processing time
- Fewer incomplete or inaccurate submissions
- Avoids postal delays and lost documentation
- Ensures accurate distribution of tax funds
- Reduces manual review and correction delays
Support & Resources
Keystone is committed to making this transition as smooth as possible. Contact Keystone for technical support, training, or to request online account set up assistance:
- Online chat through our secure portal de negocios
- Training videos and FAQs available on KeystoneCollects.com
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