4Enable Pennsylvania and Maryland Reciprocity
There's a reciprocity agreement for the local taxation of Maryland residents working in Pennsylvania.
You can enable an exemption from the Pennsylvania local nonresident tax for Maryland residentsfrom these tax collection districts (TCDs).
County |
TCD code |
---|---|
Adams |
01 |
Berks |
06 |
Cumberland |
21 |
Franklin |
28 |
Lancaster |
36 |
York |
67 |
These states' reciprocity agreements address these scenarios.
For this scenario |
This is what happens |
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Employees working in Maryland and living in Pennsylvania |
Pennsylvania residents are liable for withholding at the rate in effect for the Maryland county in which they're employed, unless they live in Adams, Franklin, Lancaster, or York counties. Pennsylvania residents aren't subject to Maryland state taxes. For proper withholding, ensure you:
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Employees living in Maryland and working in Pennsylvania |
Maryland residents aren't required to pay Pennsylvania local taxes if they work in Adams or York counties. The payroll process doesn't withhold Pennsylvania local taxes where appropriate, as long as:
If the employees don't work in either of those counties, they're subject to Pennsylvania nonresident local taxation rates. |