Finance committee to publish EIT FAQs after residents report confusion over filing and Berkheimer guidance

Members of the Narberth Finance Administration Committee spent part of the Jan. 13 meeting compiling questions for an EIT (earned income tax) FAQ to help residents understand filing and withholding requirements.

Several members relayed resident questions and concerns about whether low-earning individuals must file an EIT return. One committee member described a specific situation in which a resident said, "my son did not file because he made under $10," and said the forms and online guidance did not make the requirement clear. The committee agreed those common questions should be collected and addressed in a clear FAQ.

Staff recommended pulling language directly from Berkheimer (the borough's tax-collection vendor) and posting it with a direct link; the treasurer said notices were sent to employers and taxpayers and emphasized that employers must update payroll systems and taxpayers must ensure correct withholding or filing. Committee members discussed whether to solicit public questions; staff proposed assembling a list internally first and then deciding whether to invite public input.

The committee asked staff to draft a concise FAQ, check existing language on the Berkheimer site and provide a short communications plan to post the FAQ and notify residents. Staff indicated the FAQs will be posted on the borough website and shared by social channels once finalized.