Proposed Earned Income Tax Rate Increase
Bristol Township
Summary
Consultants proposed doubling Bristol Township's earned income tax from 0.5% to 1% to close projected budget deficits driven by rising personnel and operating costs. Because most working residents already pay 1% in other municipalities due to reciprocity rules, the increase would redirect millions back to the township's general fund rather than outside municipalities.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 6
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates millions in new revenue and could allow the township to reduce real estate tax millage.
Township general fund operations, essential services, and property owners who may see a property tax rate reduction.
Residents who both live and work within Bristol Township and those working in states without tax reciprocity.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Bristol Twp. Discusses Increasing Earned Income Tax At Meeting
A financial analysis by Keystone Municipal Services says 1% EIT could redirect millions back to township while helping close projected budget deficits. The post Bristol Twp. Discusses Increasing Earned Income Tax At Meeting appeared first on Levittow...
Township Council - Oct 15, 2026
Consultants proposed doubling Bristol Township's earned income tax from 0.5% to 1% to close projected budget deficits driven by rising personnel and operating costs. Because most working residents already pay 1% in other municipalities due to reciprocity rules, the increase would redirect millions back to the township's general fund rather than outside municipalities.
Township Council - Apr 16, 2026
Bristol Township is funding a $17,500 study to look at increasing the earned income tax rate from 0.5% to 1.0% to offset property taxes and assist senior citizens.
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