Guilford Township, Pennsylvania local income tax
Franklin County · tax year 2026 · split between 2 school districts
1%–1.7% resident earned income tax, by school district
Guilford is split between 2 school districts with different rates, so the resident rate depends on where in Guilford the employee lives: 1.7% in Chambersburg Area School District (PSD code 280103); 1% in Waynesboro Area School District (PSD code 280501).
Rates by school district
| School district | PSD code | Resident EIT | Nonresident | LST | EIT collector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg Area School District | 280103 | 1.7% | 1% | $52 | Franklin County Area Tax Bureau (717) 263-5141 |
| Waynesboro Area School District | 280501 | 1% | 1% | $52 | Franklin County Area Tax Bureau (717) 263-5141 |
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 Guilford, that's 1.7% (about $850 a year on $50,000) in Chambersburg Area School District, or 1% (about $500 a year on $50,000) in Waynesboro Area School District. 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 Guilford, 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 Franklin Tax Collection District
| Municipality | Resident EIT | PSD code |
|---|---|---|
| Antrim Township | 1% | 280301 |
| Chambersburg Borough | 1.7% | 280101 |
| Fannett Township | 1% | 280201 |
| Greencastle Borough | 1% | 280302 |
| Greene Township | 1.7% | 280102 |
| Hamilton Township | 1.7% | 280104 |
| Letterkenny Township | 1.7% | 280105 |
| Lurgan Township | 1.7% | 280106 |
| Mercersburg Borough | 1% | 280401 |
| Metal Township | 1% | 280202 |
| Mont Alto Borough | 1% | 280502 |
| Montgomery Township | 1% | 280402 |
Running payroll in Guilford, PA?
Sources
- Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Municipal Statistics (EIT and LST rates) · data as of June 3, 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.