What is the employer's responsibility?
The Employer’s responsibility for withholding the earned income tax is based on the location of the business. If a business is located in a jurisdiction that has an earned income tax, the employer is required to withhold this tax. The employer is required to submit the withholdings to the officer that collects for that jurisdiction.
Example: If the business is located where the earned income tax is 1% for residents and 1% for non-residents, the employer would be required to withhold for all employees that work at that location. The employer is required to submit a quarterly withholding report with the following information. Social security number, name, address, gross wages & withheld tax for each employee at that location. Berkheimer in turn will process the quarterly return and forward the withholdings to the jurisdiction the employee resides in.
Philadelphia residents
If an employee resides in Philadelphia the employer will need to forward these withholdings to Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh residents
If an employee resides in Pittsburgh the employer will need to forward these withholdings to Pittsburgh.
Split collections
The employer’s business is located in a jurisdiction that has 2 collectors one for the School District and one for the Municipality. The employer would need to submit a Quarterly return to both collectors.
Volunteer employer
The business is located in a jurisdiction that has not enacted an earned income tax, but the employer has employees that reside in a jurisdiction that has enacted the earned income tax. A volunteer account can be set up for the employer to remit withheld tax for those employees.
How can an employer set up an account?
Call (610) 599-3139
The information needed to set up an account is:
Company name
Physical address of business location
Mailing address if different
Phone #
Fax #
E-mail address
Federal ID
Where can I locate the tax rate for a specific jurisdiction?
** Please note this is not a Berkheimer website and we are not responsible for any such third party content that may be accessed via this link.**
How can I find out what Municipality my business is located in?
If you need to locate what jurisdiction you are residing in please go to:
** Please note this is not a Berkheimer website and we are not responsible for any such third party content that may be accessed via this link.**
How often is a return filed?
You are required to file a return quarterly
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Due on or before: |
| 1st Quarter |
January, February & March |
April 30th |
| 2nd Quarter |
April, May & June |
July 31st |
| 3rd Quarter |
July, August & September |
Oct. 31st |
| 4th Quarter |
October, November & December |
Jan. 31st |
How can a return be filed?
There are 4 ways you can file your quarterly return.
3. We can provide a pre printed Employer’s Quarterly Return form (E1) with your employee’s names and Social Security Number on it.
4. We can provide a header only form (E1) which would have your account information on it and you can attach your quarterly report listing each employees name and Social Security Number.
Berkheimer
Earned Income Tax Administrator
PO Box 900
Bangor, PA 18013-0900
What is the difference between the efile choices - Report Upload and Filing Online?
To electronically upload a quarterly return,
3. Enter employer information and attach your file.
4. Set up a payment account by entering your banking information and securely pay online.
5. DONE!!
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Each quarter you will be able to upload and pay online.
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You will also be able to view your previous upload information.
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You can file for multiple employer accounts using one payment account login.
To file electronically online,
1. You must have received an E1 form from Berkheimer for the quarter.
2. On the
efile page, enter your account number and your PIN which is provided on your E1 form.
3. Follow the step-by-step procedures
4. Enter your banking information to securely pay online
5. DONE!!
Employer Electronic File Upload Questions:
You can obtain a copy of our formats below.
How should payments be submitted?
1. You can mail your payment with your E1 form to the address listed below.
2. If you are filing on line you will be required to pay on line at no extra costs.
How should an amended return be submitted?
An amended return needs to be submitted in writing and include the reason for the amended return, previous payment information and amended information.
Berkheimer
Earned Income Tax Administrator
PO Box 900
Bangor, PA 18013-0900