610-437-5524
3221 MacArthur Road / Whitehall, Pa 18052
3221 MacArthur Road / Whitehall, Pa 18052
Staff
Tina J. Koren
Treasurer/Tax Collector
ext. 1143
Cheryl Pantoni
Deputy Treasurer/Real Estate Tax
ext. 1146
Andrea Judge
Tax Clerk
ext. 1144
Tom Salim
Tax Clerk
ext. 1152
Lora Edwards
Tax Clerk
ext. 1167
Office Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00am until 4:00pm
All payments can be made at the Treasurer's office or year round through our secured lockbox in front of the building or by mail. NO PERSONAL CHECKS will be acceptable after the 21st of December.
Moving Permit
A moving permit is required when moving into, out of or within Whitehall Township. The fee is $5.00 for processing, and the permit may be found under forms & documents on the website or at the Treasurer’s office. Required information includes name, address, phone number, email and date of birth. One moving permit is required for each household to include all family members, including children of all ages for school registration and busing.
Real Estate Taxes
Township and Whitehall-Coplay School District real estate taxes are mailed twice a year. The Township taxes are mailed as of March 1st and are due by April 30th to qualify for a 2% discount. The gross or face amount runs May 1st through June 30th. The 10% penalty amount is collected thereafter. Four installment payments are also available for township taxes.
School real estate taxes are sent out as of July 1st, and are due by August 31st in order to qualify for a 2% discount. The gross or face amount is collected September 1st through October 31st and the 10% penalty amount is collected thereafter. Three installment payments are also available for school taxes.
All payments can be made at the Treasurer’s office year-round through our secured lockbox in front of the building or by mail. NO PERSONAL CHECKS will be accepted from December 15th - December 31st. ONLY money orders, or certified checks are acceptable.
Garbage Fee
Township garbage bills are sent out as of March 1st. The garbage fee covers the calendar year of January 1st through December 31st. Exoneration or senior discount (age 72 or older) from this fee, based on age and income, are available. Application for senior discount or exoneration, with proof of age and income, must be made through the Treasurer's Office.
Per Capita Tax
Township and Whitehall-Coplay School District
The per capita tax is required of all residents 18 years of age and older up to the age of 72, prior to July 1st of that year. Documentation showing date of birth must be supplied. The exoneration form is available under forms & documents on the webite or at the Treasurer's office.
Exoneration for students, earning less than $5,000.00 per year requires written confirmation on exoneration form. Student must supply full-time course schedule for Fall of the current year at an accredited college.
Business Privilege License and Tax
Township and Whitehall-Coplay School District
The business privilege license and tax are required for anyone doing business in Whitehall Township. An application for a Business Privilege License must first be completed and presented to the Treasurer's Office. The annual Business License is $35.00 and is due by January 1st. Business Privilege Tax is due on total gross revenue made in Whitehall by June 1st.
Earned Income Tax
Township and Whitehall-Coplay School District
The earned income tax is to be paid by all working Whitehall Township residents at a rate of 1.50% on total gross wages and non-residents at a rate of 1.0%. A final return must be filed, whether or not there is any tax due for the year, by April 15th. A $10.00 penalty is assessed for late filing. Residents who are self-employed or work out of state are required to make four (4) estimated payments. Failure to do so will result in $25.00 late fee for each quarter.
Please note:
The Earned Income and Local Service taxes are collected by Berkheimer Tax Administrator
50 N. 7th St.
Bangor, PA 18013
www.hab-inc.com
Any questions can be answered by calling 1-866-227-4716
Local Service Tax
Township and Whitehall-Coplay School District
The local service tax is required for all employees, self-employed, partners, and owners of businesses who work in Whitehall Township with an income of more than $12,000.00 per year. This tax is deducted or payable at $1.00 per week. An exemption certificate must be completed if income is less than $12,000.00.
Whitehall Twp. & Whitehall School District
Total EIT rate is 1.50%.
Please note:
These taxes collected by
Berkheimer Tax Adminstrator
For paper forms call 610-599-3139
www.berk-e.com
Due Date
2023 EIT Quarterly due April 30, July 31, October 31 and January 31, 2024
www.berk-e.com
Individual Quarterly DQ1
PO Box 902
Bangor, PA 18013
Employer E-1 Quarterly Form
PO Box 900
Bangor, PA 18013
Failure to make timely quarterly payments will result in interest and penalties as well as other costs that will be assessed to your April 15th final return.
2023 Whitehall Twp. Local Services
Tax Collected by Berkheimer Tax Adminstrator
Due Date
2023 EIT Quarterly due April 30, July 31, October 31 and January 31, 2024
www.berk-e.com
LST-1 Or LST- 3
PO Box 906
Bangor, PA 18013
Failure to make timely quarterly payments will result interest and penalties as well as other costs that will be assessed to your final return.
2023 Whitehall Township Real Estate Tax Bill
Installment Enrollment Deadline, April 30, 2023
Due Date
Net - April 30, 2023
Gross- May 1 to June 30, 2023
Penalty- July 1 to December 31, 2023
2023 Whitehall Township
Garbage Fee For Refuse, Recycling, Yard Waste, Grass, Leaf and Christmas Tree Pickup service
From January 1 to December 31
Due Date
Net - April 30, 2023
Gross- May 1 to June 30, 2023
Penalty- July 1 to December 31, 2023
2023 Whitehall School District Real Estate Tax & Whitehall Library Tax
Installment Enrollment Deadline August 10, 2023
Due Date
Net - August 31, 2023
Gross- September 1 to October 31,2023
Penalty - November 1 to December 31, 2023
Mail Payments to:
Whitehall Township Tax Office
3221 MacArthur Road
Whitehall, Pa 18052
