Only eight states in the country tax at a single-rate, rather than a graduate-rate. Much of the burden comes from local taxes, as the state’s income withholding tax is a flat rate. Pennsylvania residents also shell out taxes to neighboring states when traveling, and making purchases like gas and other goods. A 'tax burden' at this level is the amount of income Pennsylvania residents pay in local and state taxes to both their home state and other states - for example, if a resident works in one state but lives in Pennsylvania. The aforementioned combined state and local tax rates leave Pennsylvania with the 15th highest tax burden in the nation, based on research from 2012’s fiscal year. Across Pennsylvania, 73 agencies assigned to different districts collect state and local taxes. Tax collection in Pennsylvania is rising gradually - with an increase of 700% over the last 63 years. State and local governments use revenue earned from these taxes to fund several operations across the state - and they’re sure to get it.

Residents face a high state and local tax burden that equals 10.2% of their income, well above the national average of 9.9%.

Payroll professionals working and living in Pennsylvania are quite familiar with the state and local tax code - one of the most complicated in the country.

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