Explanation of Tax Codes

CODE DEFINITION PERCENTAGE
FICA Social Security 6.20
SSMD Medicare 1.45
FITM Federal Withholding - Married  
FITS Federal Withholding - Single or Married w/higher single rate  
FNRA Federal Withholding for Non-Resident employees  
PAIT Pennsylvania Income Tax 3.07
PAUC Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation (updated 1/1/13) 0.007
HLSD Local Services Tax - School District Portion Flat Rate $5
HLST Local Services Tax - Borough Portion Flat Rate $47
     
LOCAL TAX CODES: All begin with L and are followed by the percentage of tax withheld. For example: L150 is withholding at the rate of 1.5%