Perry Township, Pennsylvania local income tax
Armstrong County · tax year 2026
1% resident earned income tax
0.5% goes to Perry and 0.5% to Karns City Area School District. People who work in Perry but live elsewhere owe a nonresident rate of 1%.
Rates and collector
| PSD code | Resident EIT | Nonresident | LST | EIT collector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100302 | 1% | 1% | $5 | Berkheimer Tax Administrator (610) 599-3139 |
Perry is in the Karns City Area School District and the Butler 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 Perry, that's 1%: about $500 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 $5 a year is withheld from people who work in Perry, usually in equal amounts each pay period.
Pennsylvania's Act 32 rules: DCED local withholding tax FAQs.
Nearby in Butler Tax Collection District
| Municipality | Resident EIT | PSD code |
|---|---|---|
| Bradys Bend Township | 1% | 100301 |
| Freeport Borough | 1% | 100201 |
| South Buffalo Township | 1% | 100202 |
| Sugarcreek Township | 1% | 100303 |
Running payroll in Perry, PA?
Sources
- Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Municipal Statistics (EIT and LST rates) · data as of June 16, 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.