Jones Township, Pennsylvania local income tax
Elk County · tax year 2026 · split between 2 school districts
1%–1.2% resident earned income tax, by school district
Jones is split between 2 school districts with different rates, so the resident rate depends on where in Jones the employee lives: 1% in Johnsonburg Area School District (PSD code 240102); 1.2% in Kane Area School District (PSD code 420202).
Rates by school district
| School district | PSD code | Resident EIT | Nonresident | LST | EIT collector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnsonburg Area School District | 240102 | 1% | 1% | $5 | Berkheimer Tax Administrator (610) 599-3139 |
| Kane Area School District | 420202 | 1.2% | 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 Jones, that's 1% (about $500 a year on $50,000) in Johnsonburg Area School District, or 1.2% (about $600 a year on $50,000) in Kane 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 $0–$5 a year is withheld from people who work in Jones, usually in equal amounts each pay period.
Pennsylvania's Act 32 rules: DCED local withholding tax FAQs.
Nearby in Elk Tax Collection District
| Municipality | Resident EIT | PSD code |
|---|---|---|
| Benezette Township | 1% | 240301 |
| Fox Township | 1% | 240302 |
| Horton Township | 1%–1.23% | 330101, 240201 |
| Jay Township | 1% | 240303 |
| Johnsonburg Borough | 1% | 240101 |
| Ridgway Borough | 1.4% | 240202 |
| Ridgway Township | 1%–1.23% | 240103, 240203 |
| Spring Creek Township | 1.23% | 240204 |
| St Marys City | 1.5% | 240304 |
Running payroll in Jones, PA?
Sources
- Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Municipal Statistics (EIT and LST rates) · data as of January 12, 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.