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The Earned Income Tax in Upper Dublin Township is one percent (1.0%) of the Earned Income/Net Profits for all Township residents. Also included are any non-residents engaged in business, working or headquartered out of an office within the township.
It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to register with our office their name and address and any such other information as the Township may require, within fifteen (15) days after becoming a resident or employee in the Township. It is the taxpayers' responsibility to make sure they receive the necessary forms for filing, and notify our office of any change in status.
Visit the Documents & Forms page to view a list of available EIT documents and forms.
Net Profits are defined as the net income from the operation of a business, profession or other activity, except corporations, after deductions are made for allowable business expenses. Net profits include any item that is correctly reportable on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Form PA 40, or any item that is correctly reportable on Federal Schedules C, F, E, K-I, etc.
"Non-cash" fringe benefits recognized as taxable by the Federal Government are also taxable for Earned Income Tax purposes.
Employee contributions to plans, which reduce gross taxable wages for federal income tax purposes (e.g. 401 (K) plans), are not recognized as an exclusion for the Earned Income Tax and will be taxed accordingly.
Taxpayers who pay the Philadelphia Wage or Net Profits Tax may take a credit for the tax amount paid to Philadelphia against the Upper Dublin Earned Income Tax. Taxpayers in this category will complete and submit a Final Return, along with a copy of the W-2 or other necessary schedule(s) to verify income and tax amount paid to Philadelphia.
Residents who are subject to an Earned Income Tax levied by the municipality where they are employed must register the employer's name and township with our office. The amount of tax withheld by the employer (as shown on the W-2 statement) can be used as a credit against the Upper Dublin Township Tax. If the employer withholds less than 1% local earned income tax, estimated quarterly payments must be remitted for the balance of the tax amount due.
All residents whose taxes are not withheld by their employer and self-employed residents must remit estimated quarterly payments, payable by the due dates indicated below. The Township will provide a quarterly estimated payment form to the taxpayer for use in remitting their tax payment. It is the taxpayer's responsibility to make sure they receive the necessary form(s) for filing.
FINAL RETURNS must be filed by ALL residents who receive earned income.
The final return will show the taxpayer's exact gross yearly earnings and/or net profits, the total tax due, the total tax paid and/or withheld and the amount of tax and/or refund due. This return must be filed even though the employer withheld the entire tax and/or Philadelphia Wage or Net Profits Tax was paid. All returns must be submitted with copies of the appropriate withholding statements (W-2's), and in the case of self-employed persons and Sub Chapter S owners, any other appropriate tax schedules (Schedules C, E, F, K-1, etc.). Returns will be compared to the returns filed with the Pennsylvania Income Tax Bureau.
| Quarter: | Tax Period: | Due date (on or before): |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter | January, February, March | April 30 |
| Second Quarter | April, May, June | July 31 |
| Third Quarter | July, August, September | October 31 |
| Fourth Quarter | October, November, December | January 31 |
| Final Return | January through December | April 15 |
Taxpayers may NOT choose to pay the tax at the end of the year. The only exception granted is Earned Income or Net Profits that total less than $5,000 in the current year. A taxpayer in this category may elect to pay the entire tax due at the time the Final Return is filed.
Quarterly estimated payments must be filed by all residents whose taxes are not withheld by their employer and by all residents who are self-employed. Quarterly payments are also required for those who have less than 1% withheld by their employer. It is the taxpayers' responsibility to make sure they receive their quarterly forms and make quarterly payments on a timely basis. All taxpayers are required to meet 80% of their total yearly tax liability through quarterly tax payments. Failure to meet this requirement will result in penalty and interest on the amount of the underpayment.
Penalty and Interest will be assessed at 1% per month from each quarterly due date at which the tax remains unpaid.
All checks or money orders should be made payable to "UPPER DUBLIN TOWNSHIP." Please include your Social Security or account number on the check. All checks returned by the bank, which cannot be re-deposited, will be subject to a $15.00 fee by our office.
Earned Income and /or Net Profits totaling $3,000 or less for the year are exempt from payment of the Township tax, however residents must file a FINAL RETURN.
Taxpayers may NOT choose to pay the tax at the end of the year. The only exception is granted for taxpayers with Earned Income or Net Profits that total less than $5,000 in the current year. A taxpayer in this category may elect to pay the entire tax due at the time the Final Return is filed.
Taxpayers are entitled to receive a written explanation of their rights with regard to the assessment, audit, appeal, enforcement, refund, and collection of certain taxes administered by the Township. A written explanation entitled "Upper Dublin Township Taxpayers' Bill of Rights Disclosure Statement" has been prepared for this purpose and is available without charge from the Township. You may request a copy in person at the Finance Department or use the contact information below.
The Finance Department is open Monday to Friday, except holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fax: (215) 542-0797
Phone: (215) 643-1600, Ext. 3230, 3330, or 3530
Mail: Upper Dublin Township
801 Loch Alsh Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034-1697
Attention: Earned Income Tax Office
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The Township of Upper Dublin
801 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Telephone: (215) 643-1600 Fax: (215) 542-0797
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The Township of Upper Dublin
801 Loch Alsh Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Phone: (215) 643-1600
Fax: (215) 542-0797
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