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Act 50 FAQ

…collect unpaid taxes. These rights apply to the collection of the following kinds of taxes: earned income tax; net profits tax; occupation assessment tax; local services tax; business privilege tax;…

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Local Services Tax Statutory Authorization Explanation

…the LST any person whose yearly earned income and net profits is less than $12,000, if the rate of the LST imposed is more than $10 ($15,600 if tax is…

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PPT Frequently Asked Questions

…Net Income received is taxable (*rental income reported on Schedule E is not subject to this tax). The Net Income received by a self-employed individual from their business for services…

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Local Earned Income Tax Reminder Notice FAQ

…wages and/or net profits, or had been supplied a final return by the tax administrator for their taxing jurisdiction, are required to file a final return with the administrator, even…

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Taxpayer Annual Local Earned Income Tax Return (F-1) FAQ

…Net profits are defined as the net income from the operation of a business, profession, or Tax Reform Code of 1971, and regulations in 61 PA. Code Pt. I subpt….

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Local Services Tax (LST-3) FAQ

…net profit line on your Schedule C, F, etc. to determine if you owe the tax or not. 2. The employee will only be required to pay the tax for…

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Local Services Tax Rules & Regs FAQ

…the tax and with the person’s employer affirming that the person reasonably expects to receive earned income and net profits from all sources within the political subdivision of less than…

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Earned Income Tax Quarterly Return DQ-1 FAQ

…are required to file on any wages on which the tax has not been withheld on. You should also make payment on any anticipated net profits earned in that quarter…

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State Wage Comparison

…“earned income” and “net profits” identical for both local and state taxation purposes. This shared definition makes it easier for taxpayers and preparers alike to know exactly what was to…

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Local Services Tax – Employer (LST-1)  FAQ

…income exemption for those whose total earned income and/or net profits are less than $12,000.00 or $15,600 in areas whose rate is greater than $52.00. Please be advised that the…

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