Allentown Pennsylvania tax guide
Allentown sits in Lehigh County and uses Berkheimer for most local tax collection, including earned income tax and local services tax.
Roughly 125,000.
Local earned income tax (EIT)
Allentown's combined municipal and school district EIT rate is set annually by the city and the Allentown School District.
Confirm the current rate using PA Municipal Statistics.
Key local tax facts
- Local earned income tax and local services tax are administered by Berkheimer for many Lehigh County municipalities.
- Property tax bills come from Lehigh County, the city, and the school district.
- Lehigh County assessment notices typically appear in late summer or early fall.
Official Allentown tax resources
Pennsylvania tax topics
The main pa.tax hubs cover the underlying PA-level rules that apply everywhere in the state, including Allentown.
Pennsylvania's flat personal income tax, who pays it, how to file, and common deductions and credits.
Pennsylvania's local earned income tax: municipal and school district rates, residency rules, and filing requirements.
How Pennsylvania property tax is assessed, who collects it, and how it compares across counties and school districts.
Step-by-step guidance on appealing a Pennsylvania property tax assessment.
Pennsylvania's inheritance tax: who pays, the tiered rates by relationship, exemptions, and the filing deadline.
Pennsylvania sales and use tax rates, common exemptions, and what businesses need to collect.