Is there a specific place on the earned income tax (EIT) return where I claim the Volunteer First Responder credit?
Yes. Enter the amount of the qualified Act 172 credit on Line 12 of your local earned income tax return.
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Are there limits on what portion of my earned income tax qualify for the Act 172 municipal earned income tax credit?
Yes. The Act 172 credit is limited to the municipal portion of the base earned income tax and does not affect the school district portion.
Do all volunteer firefighters and EMTs qualify for the Act 172 municipal earned income tax credit?
No. The local municipality must pass an ordinance approving the Act 172 municipal tax credit. Active volunteer firefighters and EMTs qualify for the credit by
I am an active volunteer firefighter or EMT. Is there an easy way to receive the municipal Act 172 tax credit?
Yes. Keystone’s e-file is the fast and easy way to claim your credit. If your community provides an active volunteer local tax credit, and you
May I include the Philadelphia tax credit when I file online?
Yes. In most cases, e-file will recognize Philadelphia Wage Tax from the information you input from your W-2, and then automatically include the credit on
May I transfer a portion of my Philadelphia credits to my spouse?
No. Philadelphia credits may not exceed PA resident local earned income tax liability, be transferred to a spouse, or be applied to next year’s tax
My Philadelphia tax is withheld by my employer. Do I report that tax withholding on Line 10?
No. Enter Philadelphia credits on Line 12. Do not include withholdings to Philadelphia on Line 10.
I work in Philadelphia and live outside of Philadelphia. Am I required to pay both the Philadelphia commuter tax and my local earned income tax?
You may claim a credit against your local taxes based upon the tax you pay to Philadelphia. You are not permitted to claim credit in
I work in a reciprocal state (Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia or Indiana). Can I claim a credit for state taxes paid there?
No. Pennsylvania residents are not subject to income tax on their compensation to a reciprocal state. NOTE: This restriction does not apply to income taxes
I work outside of PA and my employer withholds taxes to the state where I work. Can I claim out-of-state credits?
Yes. Keystone’s e-file permits you to file a return online and claim out-of-state tax credits, if available. When providing W-2 detail, e-file asks you if
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