Upper Darby Township Council will hold a public hearing to consider imposing an earned income tax (EIT) on residents and nonresidents who work in the township. Proposed Ordinance No. 3169 would impose an EIT of 1%. Township officials say the purpose of the new tax is to meet the need for additional revenues for the general fund and to avoid raising real estate taxes. Economic projections indicate that the township will enter into a deficit without increases in tax revenues. The amount of revenue estimated to be derived from the EIT is approximately $18 million. A public hearing on the proposed EIT will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 100 Garrett Road, and streamed via Youtube. A copy of the proposed ordinance can be found in the Aug. 7 council meeting documents.
Source: Daily Times; 8/13/2024