Earned Income Tax General Information PDF Print E-mail

In accordance with Pennsylvania Act 511 and Shaler Township Ordinance 1121, all residents of Shaler Township who receive earnings are subject to Earned Income Tax of one percent (1%) of the gross income.  This is due and payable quarterly.  If not paid on the specified due date, it is subject to added interest and penalty charges. 

Failure to remit for any reason quarterly payments of at least eighty (80%) percent of the income earned or net profits received in a particular quarter will result in interest and penalty charges.  A final return stating the gross income is required at the end of each year.  A copy of all W-2 forms and other pertinent schedules must be submitted with the final return.

Due Dates for Quarters

1st Quarter FormDue April 30th
2nd Quarter FormDue July 31st
3rd Quarter FormDue October 31st
4th Quarter FormDue Jan 31st of the following year
Final Return FormDue April 15th of the following year

Self Employed: If you are self employed, pay on your net income.  You must provide copies of your schedules with your final return form. 

Due dates for self employed are as follows:

1st Quarter FormDue April 15th
2nd Quarter FormDue June 15th
3rd Quarter FormDue September 15th
4th Quarter FormDue Jan 15th of the following year
Final Return FormDue April 15th of the following year