Reading Pennsylvania tax guide
Reading is the seat of Berks County. Most local tax collection in Berks County is handled by Berks Earned Income Tax Bureau.
Roughly 95,000.
Local earned income tax (EIT)
Reading's local EIT is collected by the Berks Earned Income Tax Bureau, with the rate set jointly by the city and the Reading School District.
Confirm the current rate using PA Municipal Statistics.
Key local tax facts
- Berks EIT Bureau is the appointed collector for many Berks County municipalities.
- Property tax bills come from Berks County, the city, and the school district.
- Local services tax may apply to people working in the city.
Official Reading tax resources
Pennsylvania tax topics
The main pa.tax hubs cover the underlying PA-level rules that apply everywhere in the state, including Reading.
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.