Local Income Tax Information

Frequently Asked Questions about Act 32 and Local Earned Income Tax

Frequently Asked Questions

Employers with worksites located in Pennsylvania are required to withhold and remit the local Earned Income Tax (EIT) and Local Services Tax (LST) on behalf of their employees working in PA. Examples of business worksites include, but are not limited to: factories, warehouses, branches, offices and residences of home-based employees.

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue is conducting a study on the feasibility of a statewide system for local earned income tax collection. We encourage all those interested to complete a short survey, which will be available until July 31, 2018.

If you would like to report a tax collection issue, email us at the Governor’s Center for Local Government Services, or to connect with us on another question, call 888.223.6837.