Employer Tax Withholding Rules

Summary

Employers in Pennsylvania are required to withhold local Earned Income Tax (EIT) from employee paychecks for the municipality where they work, or where they live if they work outside Pennsylvania. School tax is a separate obligation. For personalized advice, consult a local tax professional.

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I have a question about something that was told to me by my employer and I was just wanting to see if they can legally do what they are doing.
Hello **** ****, I'll do my best to assist you. Could you please provide more details about the actions of your employer that you're concerned about?
So I asked if they could take out city taxes for where I live( work and live in different cities) on a bi-weekly and they told me that they can only take out school taxes
Hello ****, in Pennsylvania:
- Employers are required to withhold local Earned Income Tax (EIT) from employee paychecks
- This should be for the municipality where they work, or live if they work outside PA
- School tax is separate
Please consult a local tax professional for advice tailored to your situation.