Pennsylvania Employer Tax Information
To sign up for Square’s online payroll services in Pennsylvania, you must be registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry so we can pay and file your state taxes.
Agency | Required Tax Information | Format |
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue | Pennsylvania Withholding Tax Account Number | 0000-0000 (8 digits) |
Pennsylvania Filing Frequency | Semi-weekly, Semi-monthly, Monthly, or Quarterly | |
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Pennsylvania UC Account Number | 0000000 (7 digits) |
Pennsylvania Total Contribution Rate | X.XXXX% |
Pennsylvania Tax Account Numbers
Pennsylvania Withholding Tax Account Number and Filing Frequency
If you are a new business, register online with the PA Department of Revenue to retrieve your account number and filing frequency. You can also contact the agency at 1-888-PATAXES (1-888-728-2937).
If you already have a Pennsylvania Withholding Tax Account Number and filing frequency, you can look this up online or find this on correspondence from the PA Department of Revenue. If you’re unsure, contact the agency at 1-888-PATAXES (1-888-728-2937).
Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Account Number and Tax Rate
If you are a new business, register online with the PA Department of Labor and Industry to retrieve your number and tax rate.
If you already have a PA Unemployment Compensation Account Number and tax rate, you can look this up online or find it on the Unemployment Compensation Contribution Rate Notice mailed by the PA Department of Labor and Industry. If your account number is longer than digits, only enter the first 7 digits. If you’re unsure, contact the agency at 866-403-6163 or via their Contact Us form.
Pennsylvania Payroll Tax Details
Square Payroll processes the following per the frequency below to the listed state agencies:
Agency | Filing | Frequency |
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue | Withholding Tax Payment | After Every Pay Run |
Employer Quarterly Return of Withholding Tax (PA-W3) | Quarterly | |
Wage and Tax Statement (W-2) | Annually | |
W-2 Transmittal Annual Reconciliation (REV-1667) | Annually | |
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | Employer's Quarterly Wage and Tax Information | Quarterly |
New Hire Report | As Needed |
Pennsylvania City-Level Payroll Tax Details
Agency | Required Tax Information | Format |
City of Pittsburgh Finance Department | Pittsburgh City ID Number | 000000000 or 00000000000000 (9 or 14 digits) |
Philadelphia Department of Revenue | Philadelphia Tax Account Number | 0000000000 (10 digits) |
Philadelphia Wage Tax Payment Frequency | Weekly, Semi-Monthly, Monthly, or Quarterly | |
Berkheimer Tax Innovations | Berkheimer LST Tax Account Number | 0000000 (7 digits) |
York Adams Tax Bureau | York Adams Tax Account Number | 000000 (6 digits) |
Pittsburgh City ID
If you are a new business, register online with the City of Pittsburgh Finance Department to retrieve your ID. You should receive this within 5-10 business days. You can also contact the agency at 412-255-2543.
If you already have a Pittsburgh City ID, you can find this on correspondence received from the City of Pittsburgh Finance Department. If you’re unsure, contact the agency at 412-255-2543.
The Pittsburgh City ID has 9 or 14 digits and is a permanent ID assigned to each employer. This is different from the account number that Pittsburgh issues on a quarterly basis, which will not be collected by Square Payroll.
Philadelphia Tax Account Number and Payment Frequency
If you are a new business, register online with the Philadelphia Department of Revenue to retrieve your 10-digit City account number (also known as Philadelphia Tax ID Number) and payment frequency. You can also contact the agency at 215-686-6579 or [email protected].
If you already have a Philadelphia tax account number and payment frequency, yyou can find these on previous correspondence received from the Philadelphia Department of Revenue. If you’re unsure, contact the agency at 215-686-6579 or [email protected].
Berkheimer LST Tax Account Number
If you are a new business, register online with the Berkheimer Tax Innovations to receive your 7-digit account number. Employers also have the option to apply via email or fax by completing the Employer Registration Form and sending it to [email protected] or call (610) 588-5765. For more information about the registration process, please reference the FAQ section on the Berkheimer Tax Bureau website or contact the bureau at 610-599-3139.
York Adams Tax Account Number
If you are a new business, register with the York Adams Tax Bureau by completing the Employer Registration Form emailing it to [email protected]. The tax bureau will then set up your account and email you your tax account number. For more information you can visit the York Adams Tax Bureau website or call them at 717-845-1584.
Square Payroll processes the following per the frequency below to the listed tax collectors:
Agency | Filing | Frequency |
City of Pittsburgh | City of Pittsburgh Quarterly Payroll Expense Tax (ET-1) | Quarterly |
City of Pittsburgh Local Services Tax Quarterly Return (LS-1) | Quarterly | |
City of Pittsburgh Local Services Tax Annual Reconciliation | Annually | |
Philadelphia Department of Revenue | City of Philadelphia Wage Tax Payment | After Every Pay Run |
City of Philadelphia Quarterly Wage Tax Return | Quarterly | |
Wage and Tax Statement (W-2) | Annually | |
Various Tax Collectors | Quarterly Earned Income Tax (EIT) Filing | Quarterly |
Quarterly Local Services Tax (LST) Filing | Quarterly | |
Earned Income Tax (EIT) Annual Reconciliation | Annually | |
Local Services Tax (LST) Annual Reconciliation | Annually |