Mt Joy Township, Pennsylvania local income tax
Adams County · tax year 2026 · split between 2 school districts
1.6%–1.7% resident earned income tax, by school district
Mt Joy is split between 2 school districts with different rates, so the resident rate depends on where in Mt Joy the employee lives: 1.7% in Gettysburg Area School District (PSD code 010406); 1.6% in Littlestown Area School District (PSD code 010504).
Rates by school district
| School district | PSD code | Resident EIT | Nonresident | LST | EIT collector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg Area School District | 010406 | 1.7% | 1% | $52 | York Adams Tax Bureau (717) 845-1584 |
| Littlestown Area School District | 010504 | 1.6% | 1% | $52 | York Adams Tax Bureau (717) 845-1584 |
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 Mt Joy, that's 1.7% (about $850 a year on $50,000) in Gettysburg Area School District, or 1.6% (about $800 a year on $50,000) in Littlestown 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 Mt Joy, 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 Adams Tax Collection District
| Municipality | Resident EIT | PSD code |
|---|---|---|
| Abbottstown Borough | 1.5% | 010201 |
| Arendtsville Borough | 1.6% | 010601 |
| Bendersville Borough | 1.6% | 010602 |
| Berwick Township | 1.5% | 010202 |
| Biglerville Borough | 1.6% | 010603 |
| Bonneauville Borough | 1.5%–1.6% | 010203, 010501 |
| Butler Township | 1.6% | 010604 |
| Carroll Valley Borough | 1.5% | 010301 |
| Conewago Township | 1.5% | 010204 |
| Cumberland Township | 1.7% | 010401 |
| East Berlin Borough | 1.7% | 010101 |
| Fairfield Borough | 1.5% | 010302 |
Running payroll in Mt Joy, PA?
Sources
- Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Municipal Statistics (EIT and LST rates) · data as of June 2, 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.