All complaints are filed by the First Filing Unit, 1339 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Mail your complaint to this address. Include a self-address stamped envelope with your filing, to receive your filed complaint, pertinent forms and hearing information.
Processing can take about six weeks to enter into the system. Then, it takes an additional three to four weeks for review. After review, it takes an additional three to four weeks for you to receive a refund check.
Wage Tax refund requests can be submitted through the Philadelphia Tax Center, including for salaried or commissioned employees. If you requested a refund on your return, you do not need to fill out these forms. To request a refund, once in the Philadelphia Tax Center, you need to know your FEIN, SSN, or PHTIN.
You can also request an extension to file your PA State return at and the City of Philadelphia generally grants an extension to those who have been granted an extension to file their federal income tax returns.
An employer must withhold Wage Tax when: The employer has a location within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and employs a Philadelphia resident.
The tax applies to payments that a person receives from an employer in return for work or services. All employed Philadelphia residents owe the Wage Tax, regardless of where they work.
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