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Taxes in Central Pennsylvania
Occupational Privilege Tax
All individuals who work in Derry Township
(Hershey) are assessed a $10 Occupational Privilege Tax per year. This tax is
automatically deducted from the first paycheck after employment begins. Thereafter, the
$10 annual tax is deducted from the first paycheck of each calendar year.
Real Estate Tax
Real Estate Taxes are assessed only if property
is owned in a township. A tenant who rents an apartment or home does not pay Real Estate
Tax. (Please see the attached Patriot News article regarding Real Estate Taxes).
Personal/Occupation Tax
The Personal/Occupation Tax is levied in many,
but not all, townships or boroughs in Pennsylvania. All individuals residing in the
respective township are required to pay the Personal Tax. The Personal Tax is not
determined by where the individual is employed.
Examples of Personal/Occupation Taxes in some
communities surrounding PSHMC are as follows:
| Township Personal/Occupation Tax Per Year |
| Dauphin County: |
|
- Derry Township (Hershey)
- Hummelstown Boro
- Middletown
- Lower Paxton Township
- Swatara Township
- Harrisburg City
- South Hanover Township
- East Hanover Township
- Conewago Township
|
-
$450 (1/2 in Spring, 1/2 in Fall)
-
$305
-
$275
- $265
-
$265
- approximately $250
-
$265
-
$265
-
$265
|
| Lebanon County |
|
- Palmyra Borough
- Annville Boro
- Lebanon
|
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| Lancaster County |
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(Many apartment complexes in Lower Paxton –
i.e. Springford, Pine Woods, etc…)
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