Taxes

For general tax-related questions, contact the Office of Administration at 570-459-4960.

For tax-related questions regarding a specific property or individual, please contact Berkheimer Associates directly at 570-459-4991.

Taxes collected in the city include:

• Emergency and Municipal Services Tax - $52 per year.
• Real Estate Transfer Tax - 1.0%.
• Earned Income Tax - 2.35% for residents, of which 0.85% goes toward the pension fund; and 1.35% for non-residents, of which 0.85% goes toward the pension fund.
• Per Capita Tax - $10.
• Resident Tax - $5.