Pennsylvania does not levy or collect taxes on real estate or personal property. Usually, all three levy real estate or property taxes, so you will need to know what county, school district, and municipality you live in. Click Here for an online list of Earned Income Tax Offices. In general, the average taxpayer pays more local taxes than state taxes. Return to Top Q .
Counties usually levy a real estate property tax.
They are the only counties empowered to levy this tax. In addition, counties may levy a personal property tax, which taxes stocks and bonds and other personal property taxpayers may own. Not all counties levy this tax. Return to Top Q . In addition, they are permitted to assess a wage tax on earned income only.