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August 10, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Register for a PA Sales Tax License (myPATH Guide)
Registering for a Pennsylvania sales tax license takes about 20 minutes on myPATH and costs nothing. Here's exactly what to have ready, where to click, how long the license takes to arrive, and the mistakes that turn a free registration into a $1,500 fine.
July 20, 2026 · 7 min read
What Is LST on Your W-2? PA's $52 Tax Explained (Box 14)
That mystery LST line in Box 14 of your W-2 is Pennsylvania's Local Services Tax. Here's exactly what it is, what category to pick in TurboTax, who qualifies for an exemption, and how to get your money back if two employers both withheld it.
July 20, 2026 · 8 min read
PA PSD Code Lookup by Address: Find Your EIT Rate in 2 Minutes
Every new PA hire hits the same wall: a form asking for a PSD code and a Total Resident EIT Rate that nobody explained. Here's what both mean, how to look yours up in two minutes, and why your employer withholds at the higher of two rates.
July 20, 2026 · 8 min read
How to File Local Taxes in PA: Deadlines, Collectors, Online Filing
Finishing TurboTax does not mean your taxes are done in Pennsylvania. Your local EIT return is a separate filing with a separate collector. Here's who has to file, where, by when, and how to do it online in about 20 minutes.
May 17, 2026 · 6 min read
Can't Pay Your Estimated Taxes? A PA Owner's Action Plan
When the estimated tax deadline hits and the cash isn't there, every article just says "pay it." Here's what to actually do, PA-specific, with no judgment if you're behind.
May 3, 2026 · 9 min read
PA Estimated Tax Payments 2026: Sept 15 Is the Next Deadline
Most Pittsburgh-area business owners don't realize estimated taxes are quarterly, not annual. Here are the exact 2026 deadlines, how to calculate what you owe, and what happens if you miss one.
February 3, 2026 · 8 min read
The Tax Deductions Pittsburgh Businesses Miss Every Year
Most Pittsburgh business owners overpay on taxes, not because the deductions don't exist, but because nobody told them to look. Here are the ones we see missed the most, and how to make sure you're claiming everything you're entitled to.
January 30, 2026 · 7 min read
Commingled Funds: The #1 Mistake New Business Owners Make
Using your personal bank account for business expenses seems harmless. Until the IRS audits you, your LLC protection evaporates, and you have no idea whether your business is actually making money. Here's how to fix it.
January 20, 2026 · 14 min read
PA Local Taxes Explained: EIT, LST, and PSD Codes (2026 Guide)
Pennsylvania's local tax system is one of the most complicated in the country. If you run a business in the Pittsburgh area, here's what you need to know about EIT, LST, and how to keep your bookkeeping compliant.