Key FindingsIntroductionA Short History of Local Income TaxesRationale For Local Income TaxesTypes of Local Income TaxesLocal Income Tax Rates in 2019Notes Local income taxes are imposed by 4,964 taxing jurisdictions across 17 states, with a heavy concentration in Rust Belt states, particularly Ohio and Pennsylvania.Depending on the state, local income taxes may be levied by counties, municipalities, school districts, or special districts, with most levied by municipalities (3,816) and school districts (954). Local income taxes are imposed by 4,964 taxing jurisdictions across 17 states, with a heavy concentration in Rust Belt states, particularly Ohio and Pennsylvania.Depending on the state, local income taxes may be levied by counties, municipalities, school districts, or special districts, with most levied by municipalities (3,816) and school districts (954).Six states rely on income taxes for more than 10 percent of local tax collections, while the local income taxes in five states capture more than 1 percent of adjusted gross income.Nonresidents are sometimes subject to a lower rate than residents, or not taxed at all, in recognition that they receive fewer benefits than do residents.See moreNew content will be added above the current area of focus upon selectionSee more on taxfoundation.org
Estimated Reading Time: 7 minsWhat are local taxes?See this and other topics on this resultLocal Withholding Tax FAQs - PA Department of …https://dced.pa.gov/.../local-withholding-tax-faqsWebNov 04, 2014 · Register your business with each local tax collector for each of your …
