Local Tax Information
The elected position of Forest Hills Borough Tax Collector is held by Nina Sowiski.
Please be advised, effective January 2, 2024, Jordan Tax Service, Inc. was appointed the Deputy Tax Collector for the Borough of Forest Hills. All Borough and School Real Estate Tax payments should be mailed to their office. (Please refrain from using the Borough Drop Box)
If you would like to make payment in person, a representative will be available at the Forest Hills Borough Building (4400 Greensburg Pike) on the following dates and times during the Discount period:
MARCH – 6th & 11th 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
APRIL – 22nd, 25th, & 29th 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
NOTE: Any remaining 2023 Woodland Hills School District Installment Payments should be
mailed to: 102 Rahway Road, McMurray, PA 15317
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jordan Tax Service, Inc.
Contact:
Jordan Tax Service, Inc.
102 Rahway Road
McMurray, PA 15317
Phone: 724-731-2311
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (McMurray Office)
Additional Hours located at the Borough of Forest Hills will be included with your tax bill.
Property Taxes
Borough Property Tax
Tax rate: 8.000 mills
Contact: Jordan Tax Service, Inc.
2% Discount rate: March 1 through April 30
Face rate: May 1 through June 30
10% Penalty rate: after June 30
Woodland Hills School District Property Tax
Tax rate: 26.5 mills
Contact: Jordan Tax Service, Inc.
2% Discount rate: July 1 through August 31
Face rate: September 1 through October 31
10% Penalty rate: after October 31 (unless paying on installment)
Installment Dates: Pymt 1: October 31st, Pymt 2: January 31st, Pymt 3: March 31st
More information may be found at the Woodland Hills School District website.
Allegheny County Property Tax
Tax rate: 4.730 mills
Contact: Allegheny County Treasurer’s Office
412-350-4100 or 1-866-282-8297
More information may be found at the Allegheny County, PA website.
Your property tax bill is calculated by multiplying your your Assessed Valuation (full market value) by the total millage rate (Borough, County and School District).
Income Taxes
Borough Earned Income Tax
Tax Rate: 1%
Taxes must be deducted from paychecks by all Pennsylvania employers (see further information below). However, it is each taxpayer’s responsibility to ensure that taxes are paid.
Contact:
Keystone Collections Group
546 Wendel Road
Irwin, PA 15642
Phone: 724-978-0300
Fax: 724-978-0339
Website: www.keystonecollects.com
KEYSTONE’S TAXPAYER HELPLINE
Keystone Collections Group has taxpayer help line dedicated exclusively for taxpayer inquiries: 1-866-539-1100.
Email 24/7
You can also send inquiries via email 24/7 to Keystone. Go to: https://KeystoneCollects.com/contactus/contactus
eFile
The easy, fast and secure way to file your local tax return. Go to: https://efile.KeystoneCollects.com
Further Information:
When your employer asks you to complete the RESIDENCY CERTIFICATION FORM input 721007 as the Resident PSD Code to ensure that your taxes are properly sent to the borough and school district.
Our form includes the PSD code already completed.
Information on the change can be found at the following link: www.alleghenysoutheasttcc.org or check the state website for information on PA Act 32 at www.dced.pa.gov.
Borough Earned Income Tax – 2011 and Prior Years Delinquent Taxes Only
Tax rate: 1% plus penalty and interest
Contact:
PA Municipal Service 412-829-0567
128 Forest Hills Plaza
21 Yost Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Hours: M-F 9AM-5PM
Pennsylvania State Income Tax
Tax rate: 3.07%
Contact:
PA Department of Revenue
Personal income tax questions: 717-787-8201
Business income tax questions: 717-787-1064
Automated FACT line: 1-888-PA TAXES (1-888-728-2937)
Hearing/speaking impaired needs: 1-800-447-3020 (TT Only)
More information may be found at the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue website.
Flat Taxes
Local Services Tax (LST)
Rate: $52/year (payable by all who work in the borough and make $12,000 or more)
Contact the borough office at 412-351-7330 for information on this tax. It is not collected by the elected tax collector or one of the companies listed above.
LST Forms available for download:
Directions For Completing Local Services Tax Return
Local Services Tax Rules And Information