

Alternatively, you may register your business by completing and submitting a paper version of the Employer Registration for Local Earned Income Tax Withholding form.

Most often, the easiest way to register your business with a local tax collector is to do so directly through their website (as shown on the report generated by the Address Search Application). Using the information generated by the Address Search Application, register your business with the appropriate local tax collector(s) in order to obtain a local tax ID number. This form allows the employee to verify that the employer is withholding the correct tax rates for the correct municipalities. Using the information generated by the Address Search Application, complete the Residency Certification Form for each employee, and save a copy in the employee’s personnel file. Instructions and examples for using the Address Search Application. Note: You will want to print or save the report generated by the Address Search Application for future reference. Use the Address Search Application to lookup PSD Codes, EIT Rates and LST Rates. Examples of business worksites include, but are not limited to: factories, warehouses, branches, offices and residences of home-based employees.įollow the four (4) steps outlined below in order to comply with local income tax requirements as an employer in PA: Local Income Tax Requirements for EmployersĮmployers 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. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program (OSTC).Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC).Quality Assurance & Operational Support.Certified Economic Development Organizations.
