The wage tax, which is typically withheld from workers' paychecks, applies to all Philadelphians, regardless of where they work, and to all nonresidents who work in the city. The current rates are 3.75% for residents and 3.44% for nonresidents.
The Net Profits Tax (NPT) is imposed on the net profits from the operation of a trade, business, profession, enterprise, or other activity by: Philadelphia residents, even if their business is conducted outside of Philadelphia. Non-residents who conduct business in Philadelphia.
Who Must File. Every resident, part-year resident or nonresident individual must file a Pennsylvania Income Tax Return (PA-40) when he or she realizes income generating $1 or more in tax, even if no tax is due (e.g., when an employee receives compensation where tax is withheld).
Who Must File. Every resident, part-year resident or nonresident individual must file a Pennsylvania Income Tax Return (PA-40) when he or she realizes income generating $1 or more in tax, even if no tax is due (e.g., when an employee receives compensation where tax is withheld).
All Philadelphia residents, even those who live in the City a portion of the calendar year, are required to file the School Income Tax return and failure to do so can subject one to substantial fines and other penalties.
Tax Day refers to the final date when individual federal tax returns and tax payments are due. Tax Day usually falls on April 15 each year in the United States. If the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday, the day is observed on the following business day.
Filing extension Need more time to prepare and file your Philadelphia Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT) returns? We will automatically grant you an extension of time to file up to 60 days from the April due date or the original due date of the BIRT return.
If a corporation has a 6-month Federal extension and owes zero state tax, a Pennsylvania extension will automatically be granted for the same period of time. Pennsylvania Tax Extension Form: To request a Pennsylvania-only extension, file Form REV-853 by the original deadline of your return.