Ceres Township, Pennsylvania local income tax
McKean County · tax year 2026 · split between 2 school districts
1% resident earned income tax
0.5% goes to Ceres and 0.5% to the school district. People who work in Ceres but live elsewhere owe a nonresident rate of 1%.
Rates by school district
| School district | PSD code | Resident EIT | Nonresident | LST | EIT collector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswayo Valley School District | 530501 | 1% | 1% | $0 | Berkheimer Tax Administrator (610) 599-3139 |
| Otto-Eldred School District | 420301 | 1% | 1% | $0 | Berkheimer Tax Administrator (610) 599-3139 |
What employers withhold
Pennsylvania employers withhold local earned income tax at the higher of two rates: the total resident rate where the employee lives, or the nonresident rate where they work. For someone who lives and works in Ceres, that's 1%: about $500 a year on $50,000 of wages. Report the employee's PSD code on Form W-2 and on the quarterly return to the collector.
The local services tax (LST) of $0 a year is withheld from people who work in Ceres, usually in equal amounts each pay period.
Pennsylvania's Act 32 rules: DCED local withholding tax FAQs.
Running payroll in Ceres, PA?
Sources
- Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Municipal Statistics (EIT and LST rates) · data as of January 13, 2026 · last checked October 9, 2026
We copy figures from official sources and re-check them against the source before every update. See our methodology. This is general information, not legal advice.