East Marlborough Township, Pennsylvania local income tax
Chester County · tax year 2026 · split between 2 school districts
0%–1% resident earned income tax, by school district
East Marlborough is split between 2 school districts with different rates, so the resident rate depends on where in East Marlborough the employee lives: 1% in Kennett Consolidatd School District (PSD code 150501); 0% in Unionville-Chadds Ford (PSD code 151102).
Rates by school district
| School district | PSD code | Resident EIT | Nonresident | LST | EIT collector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett Consolidatd School District | 150501 | 1% | 0% | $52 | Keystone Collections Group (724) 978-0300 |
| Unionville-Chadds Ford | 151102 | 0% | 0% | $52 | Keystone Collections Group (724) 978-0300 |
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 East Marlborough, that's 1% (about $500 a year on $50,000) in Kennett Consolidatd School District, or 0% (about $0 a year on $50,000) in Unionville-Chadds Ford. Use the PSD code for the employee's home address. Report the employee's PSD code on Form W-2 and on the quarterly return to the collector.
The local services tax (LST) of $52 a year is withheld from people who work in East Marlborough, usually in equal amounts each pay period, unless the employee expects to earn less than $12,000 here this year.
Pennsylvania's Act 32 rules: DCED local withholding tax FAQs.
Nearby in Chester Tax Collection District
| Municipality | Resident EIT | PSD code |
|---|---|---|
| Avondale Borough | 1% | 150101 |
| Birmingham Township | 0% | 151101 |
| Caln Township | 1% | 150201 |
| Charlestown Township | 1% | 150401 |
| Coatesville City | 2.5% | 150202 |
| Downingtown Borough | 1% | 150301 |
| East Bradford Township | 1.25% | 151201 |
| East Brandywine Township | 1.125% | 150302 |
| East Caln Township | 1% | 150303 |
| East Coventry Township | 1.25% | 150601 |
| East Fallowfield Township | 1% | 150203 |
| East Goshen Township | 1% | 151202 |
Running payroll in East Marlborough, PA?
Sources
- Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Municipal Statistics (EIT and LST rates) · data as of June 10, 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.