Scranton Pennsylvania tax guide
Scranton is the seat of Lackawanna County in northeastern PA. Local taxes include EIT, local services tax, and a separate City of Scranton wage tax that has been the subject of state court attention over the years.
Roughly 75,000.
Local earned income tax (EIT)
Scranton's local taxes have historically included a higher commuter and resident wage tax. Confirm current rates with the city and school district.
Confirm the current rate using PA Municipal Statistics.
Key local tax facts
- City of Scranton and Scranton School District have distinct tax filings beyond standard EIT.
- Property tax bills come from Lackawanna County, the city, and the school district.
- Lackawanna County assessment notices typically appear annually.
Official Scranton tax resources
Pennsylvania tax topics
The main pa.tax hubs cover the underlying PA-level rules that apply everywhere in the state, including Scranton.
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.