In Pennsylvania, the General Assembly has empowered political subdivisions of the Commonwealth, at the local level, to levee, assess, and collect certain types of taxes for general revenue purposes. The authority for levying these non-realty taxes was granted to local school districts and municipalities in 1965 through the passage of the Local Tax Enabling Act (LTEA), commonly referred to as ‘Act 511’. The rate of tax for Doylestown Township and Central Bucks School District is one percent (1%) and is levied on gross wages and/ or net profits from a business or profession.

Berkheimer Associates is the appointed earned income tax officer for Doylestown Township and Central Bucks School District. As the appointed earned income tax collector, Berkheimer Associates is charged with the duty of administering the Township’s and school district’s taxes. This includes collecting the tax, establishing rules and regulations to fairly enforce such tax and creating accurate tax records and accounts for each taxpayer.

Forms are mailed out to individuals after the first of the year.  Forms are also available at your local library or post office.  Alternatively, you may call 215-257-4190 or download the form from Berkheimer Tax Administrator.

A completed registration form will fulfill your registration requirements under the Earned Income Tax rules and regulations adopted by Doylestown Township and Central Bucks School District. More importantly, this information will ensure that your tax dollars are sent to your home taxing jurisdiction. All residents should complete this form, regardless of employment status (unemployed, retired, college student, military personnel, or homemaker). If you have recently moved, please give your current and former address.

Most resident taxpayers will have this tax deducted by their employers. Although, if you work in a jurisdiction where it is not withheld, or your are self-employed, you will have to pay the tax directly to Berkheimer Associates. Your completed registration form will be forwarded to Berkheimer Associates, who will create an accurate tax account reflecting your correct reporting status and send you the necessary tax forms.

We appreciate your cooperation in completing the registration form. Kindly refer to the earned income tax FAQ for general questions and answers about the earned income tax. If you have any additional questions, you may contact Berkheimer Associates at 215-257-4190.

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