North Union Township, Pennsylvania local income tax
Schuylkill County · tax year 2026
1.5% resident earned income tax
0.5% goes to North Union and 1% to Hazleton Area School District. People who work in North Union but live elsewhere owe a nonresident rate of 0.5%.
Rates and collector
| PSD code | Resident EIT | Nonresident | LST | EIT collector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400516 | 1.5% | 0.5% | $0 | Berkheimer Tax Administrator (610) 599-3139 |
North Union is in the Hazleton Area School District and the Luzerne Tax Collection District. Collector website: www.hab-inc.com.
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 North Union, that's 1.5%: about $750 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 North Union, usually in equal amounts each pay period.
Pennsylvania's Act 32 rules: DCED local withholding tax FAQs.
Nearby in Luzerne Tax Collection District
| Municipality | Resident EIT | PSD code |
|---|---|---|
| East Union Township | 1.5% | 400513 |
| Kline Township | 1.5% | 400514 |
| McAdoo Borough | 1.5% | 400515 |
Running payroll in North Union, PA?
Sources
- Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Municipal Statistics (EIT and LST rates) · data as of June 29, 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.