Do I need certain documents to complete my local earned income tax return?
Yes. In most cases, you will need your Form W-2, if you are filing on wage income. If your employer does not withhold, you likely
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Delinquent Earned Income Information Supplement Form
This form should be used by individual taxpayers to correct information on a Delinquent Earned Income Tax notice. Complete all requested information for the reason(s)
Why can the state provide delinquent information to your firm up to two years after filing your state earned income tax return?
Pursuant to the information exchange mandate of the Local Tax Enabling Act, the Department of Revenue provides Keystone with limited earnings information from which Keystone
Am I required to include local earned income tax withholding on my W2s?
Yes. Report local earned income tax withholding in W2 Box 19.
Do I report all income on line 1 of the local earned income tax (EIT) return?
No. Line 1 is specifically reserved for reporting wages. If you work in PA, report the wage figure that appears in Box 16 (State Wages)
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
I work out of state and I pay income tax there. Do I have to respond to the delinquent notice you sent?
Yes. Even if you pay state or local income tax to a jurisdiction outside of Pennsylvania, you must show proof that you have sufficient out-of-state
Delinquent Earned Income Tax Notices
Taxpayers often ask why they received a delinquent local earned income tax notice and how Keystone identifies delinquent taxpayers. The information below will help you understand the delinquent identification process and assist with responding to delinquent local earned income tax notices.
How do I receive local credit for income tax paid to another state?
Your out-of-state credit is determined to be the lesser of (1) the remaining tax after application to your Pennsylvania state level income tax liability and
I work in Philadelphia and I pay income tax there. Do I have to respond to the delinquent notice you sent?
Yes. Provide your W-2(s) for the year(s) on the delinquent notice showing City Wage Tax withholding to Philadelphia (Boxes 15-20). Please file your local earned
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