Payroll
New Employer Payroll Setup: Step-by-Step Checklist for 2026
Get your EIN, register with PA UC, set up withholding, new hire reporting ? the complete checklist.
Practical guides on PA payroll taxes, UC registration, local earned income tax, SUI, and wage laws ? written for small business owners, not accountants.
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Get your EIN, register with PA UC, set up withholding, new hire reporting ? the complete checklist.
Every PA municipality has its own EIT rate. Withhold based on work location, not residence. The biggest compliance trap in PA payroll.
PA minimum wage $7.25/hr (same as federal). Philadelphia $15/hr. Tipped minimum $2.83/hr. No state increase since 2009.
PA flat 3.07% state income tax, SUI via PA UC system, local earned income tax, and Local Services Tax ? all explained.
Get your EIN, register with PA UC, set up withholding, new hire reporting ? the complete checklist.
Every PA municipality has its own EIT rate. Withhold based on work location, not residence. The biggest compliance trap in PA payroll.
PA minimum wage $7.25/hr (same as federal). Philadelphia $15/hr. Tipped minimum $2.83/hr. No state increase since 2009.
Every PA municipality has its own EIT rate. Withhold based on work location, not residence. The biggest compliance trap in PA payroll.
PA minimum wage $7.25/hr (same as federal). Philadelphia $15/hr. Tipped minimum $2.83/hr. No state increase since 2009.
PA flat 3.07% state income tax, SUI via PA UC system, local earned income tax, and Local Services Tax ? all explained.
Get your EIN, register with PA UC, set up withholding, new hire reporting ? the complete checklist.
Every PA municipality has its own EIT rate. Withhold based on work location, not residence. The biggest compliance trap in PA payroll.
PA minimum wage $7.25/hr (same as federal). Philadelphia $15/hr. Tipped minimum $2.83/hr. No state increase since 2009.
IRS classification rules, Pennsylvania-specific considerations, misclassification penalties, and when each classification applies.
Gusto vs Paychex vs QuickBooks vs ADP ? detailed comparison for Pennsylvania small businesses with local tax support.
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General information only — not legal or tax advice. Tax rules and employment laws change; what's accurate today may shift by next year. For decisions specific to your business, run them by a qualified Pennsylvania attorney or CPA. They'll save you more than they cost.