e-file 3rd Quarter EIT Estimates by Oct. 15
Pay your 3rd Quarter local earned income tax estimate online using Keystone’s e-file.
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Upload Tax Documents Online
If you received a delinquent earned income tax notice but you believe that you do not owe some or all of the unpaid tax because of unapplied tax credits, previously unreported tax withholdings or other extenuating circumstances, you will need to provide supporting documentation to substantiate your claim.
Mandatory Electronic Filing for Employers
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.
Wage Garnishment Pay and Respond Service Available Online
Businesses receive wage garnishment notices for an employee’s delinquent local earned income tax and/or per capita/occupation tax from Keystone. To make the payment and response process easier, Keystone enhanced its Business Portal to include an online wage garnishment payment and response service.
Free Tax Workshop for Somerset County Employers
Keystone Collections Group, Somerset County’s new local earned income tax administrator, will present a free workshop on local tax withholding for employers on December 7.
I am self-employed and work from home. Am I subject to the local services tax (LST)?
Yes. In this case, your home is considered your workplace location. File and pay the earned income tax and the local services tax at the
Do I include local services tax (LST) withholding on the W2?
Yes. Report LST withholding in Box 14 of the W2. DO NOT report LST withholding in Box 19, which is reserved exclusively for local earned
Professional Tax Preparers
Keystone published a free Professional Tax Preparer’s Guide in time for the current filing season.
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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