Calculate your take-home pay in Allentown, Pennsylvania including the 1.975% local income tax on top of Pennsylvania's 3.07% state rate.
| Salary | City Tax | Take-Home (with city tax) | Take-Home (without) | City Tax Cost/Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $988 | $39,833 | $40,820 | $82 |
| $75,000 | $1,481 | $57,754 | $59,235 | $123 |
| $100,000 | $1,975 | $74,080 | $76,055 | $165 |
| $125,000 | $2,469 | $90,357 | $92,826 | $206 |
| $150,000 | $2,963 | $106,184 | $109,146 | $247 |
| $200,000 | $3,950 | $138,797 | $142,747 | $329 |
Allentown levies a 1.975% local income tax on both residents and non-residents earning income in the city. This is in addition to Pennsylvania's 3.07% state income tax, bringing the combined state and local rate to 5.04%.
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The local tax applies to earned income including wages, salaries, and in most cases net self-employment income. Investment income, pensions, and Social Security are typically exempt from local income taxes.
The 1.975% local tax is applied on top of Pennsylvania's 3.07% state income tax and federal income tax. On a $100,000 salary, Allentown's local tax costs approximately $1,975/year — that's $165/month or $76 per biweekly paycheck.
This tax applies to both residents and non-residents earning income in Allentown. Even if you commute from outside the city, you owe the local tax on wages earned within Allentown.
Allentown charges a 1.975% local income tax. On a $100,000 salary, this costs approximately $1,975/year. This tax applies to both residents and non-residents earning income in the city.
Partially. Allentown taxes non-residents on income earned within the city at 1.975%. You'd need to both live and work outside the city to avoid it entirely.
Including Pennsylvania's 3.07% state rate, Allentown's 1.975% local rate, and federal taxes, a $100K earner pays an effective rate of approximately 25.9%.
Yes, local income taxes are deductible as part of your state and local tax (SALT) deduction if you itemize. However, the SALT deduction is capped at $10,000 ($5,000 for married filing separately), which limits the benefit for many taxpayers.