PA LS-1 2026

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The document is the Local Services Tax Quarterly form for employers and self-employed individuals in the City of Pittsburgh. It outlines the requirements for filing, tax computation, exemptions, and deadlines for submitting returns. Employers must collect a $52 annual tax from employees, with specific instructions on how to report and remit payments quarterly. The document also details penalties for late submissions and provides guidance on exemptions for certain individuals.

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Begin by entering your CITY ID and FEDERAL ID at the top of the form. Ensure these numbers are accurate as they are essential for identification.
Select the QUARTER for which you are filing. If this is an amended return, check the corresponding box.
Fill in your SIGNATURE, TITLE, DATE, PHONE, and E-MAIL ADDRESS in the designated fields. This information is crucial for verification purposes.
In the COMPUTATION OF TAX section, enter the NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES PER QUARTER on line 1. Include all types of employees as specified.
Calculate and input the AMOUNT DUE on line 2 based on your employee count and applicable tax rates.
Complete lines 3 and 4 for INTEREST and PENALTY if applicable, then sum these amounts on line 5 to find your TOTAL AMOUNT DUE THIS QUARTER.
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Who pays the PA LST tax?

The Local Services Tax ( LST ) is levied on every individual engaging in an occupation, whether as an employee or self-employed, within his/her respective jurisdictional limits. The LST is a based on where an individual works, not where an individual resides.

Do I have to pay LST tax in PA?

for Individuals Most employers withhold this tax and list it as the LST TAX on an employees pay stub or W-2 form. Self-employed persons are responsible to file/pay the tax themselves quarterly. The 2025 due dates for individual LST quarterly payments are: April 30, 2025.

How does LST impact my tax return?

Do I include local services tax (LST) payments on my earned income tax (EIT) return? No. The LST is a flat tax that is not based on taxable income.

What does PA LST mean on my W-2?

The Local Services Tax (LST) for cities in Pennsylvania is withheld on a mandatory basis from the salaries of employees whose duty stations are located in the cities listed below: City. State/City Codes. Biweekly Tax Amount.

What can affect your tax return?

Getting married can result in a tax break, but there are certain situations where it can increase taxes. Having a baby or claiming dependents typically can reduce taxes. Buying or selling a home may result in deductions or tax-free gains. Retirement contributions often result in tax deductions.

What is the impact of the filing status on the tax return?

The filing status impacts the calculation of income tax, affects the amount of the standard deduction, and determines allowance or limitation of certain credits and deductions.

How does PA LST affect my paycheck?

If the LST is levied at a combined rate of $10 or less, the tax may be collected in a lump sum. Withholding. All employers with work sites within the taxing jurisdiction are required to deduct the LST from their employees at the site of employment if the tax is listed in the Official Tax Register.

Is PA LST tax deductible on federal returns?

The PA LST is a fully deductible income tax. It just not a deductible EARNED income tax. It has no bearing on unreimbursed employee expenses etc. It should be placed under Local/Other taxes paid.

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