Upper Darby Tax Office

The mission of the Upper Darby Tax Office is the timely, courteous, and prompt collections of all revenue due to Upper Darby Township. This includes the billing and collections of real estate taxes, sewer charges, and trash fees. The Tax Office also administers the Township's process for business licenses, mercantile licenses, and local service tax.

Municipal Taxes, Sewer Fees & Trash Fees

The discount period for property taxes ended on March 31st each year. The face amount of the property taxes can be paid up to May 31st.
Face value payment of sewer and trash are due by May 31st.

Residents and Businesses should pay by mail:

Upper Darby Township
100 Garrett Road
Room 102
Upper Darby, PA 19082
A receipt will be mailed if a self-addressed stamped envelope is included.

Residents can also check with their bank to see if they offer Bill Pay. You must include your folio number with your payment.

Business Privilege & Mercantile Taxes

Upper Darby Township levies as Business Privilege and Mercantile Tax that requires all businesses to pay a license fee and business privilege and/or mercantile tax annually. 

Beginning in 2022, the Township has contracted with e-Collect to collect these taxes for 2022 and forward. All payments must be directed to e-Collect effective immediately. You can download the appropriate forms at the e-Collect website including:

• Business Privilege/Mercantile Tax Registration Form for 2022
• Business Privilege and Mercantile Tax Return for 2022

Business Privilege taxes are due April 15, 2022. Mercantile Tax is due June 15, 2022.

It is the intention of the Township to make payment and reporting as efficient and convenient as possible. In the event that you need assistance with any matters related to these taxes, please contact e-Collect at:

e-Collect
804 Fayette Street
Conshohocken, PA 19428
866-225-0033
www.ecollectplus.com
info@eCollectPlus.com

Business Privilege License

For a service business, you will need a Business Privilege License which must be renewed annually by January 1st. The business tax return is due annually every April 15th. Service businesses include accounting firm, law firm, dentist, etc. The Business Privilege License is $20 and should be submitted to e-Collect. In February of this year, Upper Darby Township contracted with a company called E-Collect to collect business taxes for 2022 and forward. 

Mercantile License

For businesses selling products and/or merchandise, you will need a mercantile license which must be renewed annually by April 1st. The mercantile tax return is due annually every June 15th. Businesses selling products include retail stores, restaurants, etc. The Mercantile License is $20 and should be submitted to e-Collect. 

NOTE: Businesses selling both services and products will need a Mercantile License.

Local Service Tax

Employers and Employees that earn over $12,000/year are liable for the Local Service Tax. Local Service Tax is $52.00 per person annually. This is a payroll deduction of either $2.00 bi-weekly or $1.00 per week, etc. Quarterly coupons are mailed out in February of each year. In February of this year, Upper Darby Township contracted with a company called E-Collect to collect business taxes for 2022 and forward. 

Tax Certifications

Upper Darby Tax Certifications are $10.00 for Standard and $20.00 for Rush. Payment is due in advance of Tax Certification completion.

• Standard Fee ($10) means that the certification will be completed within 5 to 7 business days. It will be returned by mail only. You must provide a self-addressed stamped envelope or FedEx envelope and label. Upper Darby will not return tax certifications by methods other than USPS or FedEx.
• Rush Fee ($20) means that the certification will be completed with 24-hours and will be returned by email, fax, or pick-up.

NOTE: Upper Darby Tax Office only collects municipal taxes and fees. To pay your School Taxes please contact the Upper Darby School District Tax Office at 610-789-7200 x3210 or visit: https://www.upperdarbysd.org/Page/7918. To pay your County Real Estate Taxes please call 610-891-4278 or visit: https://delcopa.gov/treasurer/propertytaxes.html.