Effective July 1, 2022, the City of Reading’s non-resident commuter tax of .3% has been eliminated.
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City of Reading commuter taxpayers will not be able to electronically file a tax return for the 2022 tax year. See notice.

Berks Earned Income Tax Bureau

Berks Earned Income Tax Bureau

Welcome to the Berks Earned Income Tax Bureau website.
If you need assistance navigating our site, please contact our office.

Berks Earned Income Tax online filing for Employers and Individuals

Please see either the Employers or Individual sections for information on online filing, including how to register and instructions for use.

Our lobby is open to the public from 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

If you are dropping off your tax return(s) and any associated documents, you can place them in the drop box to the right of our front door. Thank you.

Online filing systems for Employers and Individuals have changed

Please see either the Businesses or Individual sections for information on new online filing systems, including how to register and instructions for use.

Individuals

For Individual Earned Income Tax and Self Employed LST information, eFiling and payment options, frequently asked questions and more.

Employers

Resources for employers, including eReporting, payment options, tax collection district rates, local services tax rates, due dates and more.

Business/Mercantile

Information on Business Privilege Tax and License, including tax rates, license fees, district information, forms and more.