I work out of state but live in Pennsylvania. Do I owe local taxes?
Yes, you are responsible for filing and paying Local Earned Income Tax to your resident municipality on all earned income and/or net profits if you
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I work out of state and pay income tax to a municipality in that other state. Am I eligible for a credit against my Pennsylvania resident local tax liability?
Yes. Income tax paid to an out-of-state municipality in a non-reciprocal state (for example, to Wilmington, DE) may be applied as a credit toward PA
Can I set up a payment plan on my balance?
Payment arrangements are not available on balances reported on the tax return. Underpayments will incur statutory penalty, interest and collection costs. However, Keystone will not
I’m a student. Do I still need to file local earned income tax?
Yes, students are required to file a Local Earned Income Tax Return if they have taxable compensation or net profits.
Are minors required to file a local earned income tax return?
Minors are generally required to file a Local Earned Income Tax Return for each year in which they have taxable compensation or net profits.
I do not own a home, do I still need to pay the occupation tax?
Occupation taxes are assessed based on residence within the taxing jurisdiction. Whether you rent or own, if you reside within a taxing district and no
I never received my per capita and/or occupation tax bill. How would I know to pay it?
Per Capita and Occupation Tax payment responsibility falls on the taxpayer, even if a bill is not received. If a bill is not received, it
Why did I receive a per capita and/or occupation tax bill if I’m unemployed or retired?
Per Capita Tax typically applies to all residents regardless of employment status. You can review the list of exemptions on the back of your bill
Do senior citizens have to pay the per capita tax?
Yes, senior citizens are generally required to pay this tax unless the Municipality or School District offers an exemption. Some areas provide exemptions based on
Does my employer withhold per capita and/or occupation tax from my paycheck?
No, employers are responsible for withholding certain taxes, such as Earned Income Tax, but they do not withhold Per Capita or Occupation Taxes.
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