To file and pay the Earnings Tax by mail:
- Mail the application form to:
- File returns and send quarterly payments to: Philadelphia Dept. of Revenue. P.O. Box 1648. Philadelphia, PA 19105‐1648.
- File and pay the annual reconciliation by mailing it to: Philadelphia Dept. of Revenue. P.O. Box 1648. Philadelphia, PA 19105‐1648.
Can you deduct Philadelphia city wage tax?
No, your Philadelphia local wage tax is separate from your PA state return and there is no available deduction for these taxes on your state return. However, this amount would be a deduction from your federal return as a local income tax paid on Schedule A if you are itemizing your deductions.
When do I have to file a Philadelphia City tax return?
The school tax rate for the 2020 tax year is 3.8712%. The filing deadline is April 15. Next, consider your income. If you are a contract worker in the city who receives a year-end 1099 form, you need to file both the BIRT and NPT. Employees could be responsible, as well.
Where can I find Philadelphia tax return software?
If the taxpayer was a Philadelphia resident, change the selection on federal screen 1 to PL for Philadelphia. Forms for Employee Earnings Tax, Business Privilege Tax, and Net Profits Tax are available in the software. Relevant entries are made on the PA > Philadelphia tab for the PH-40, NPT, and BIRT, if applicable.
Can a PA local return be E-filed?
This is used to generate the various PA Local returns. The generic PA Local return cannot be e-filed; it must be paper-filed. Therefore, the Individual Result Letter paragraph will always state that the return needs to be paper filed. This applies regardless of whether the Federal or State returns are being e-Filed.
Do you pay non resident tax in Philadelphia?
NO, the City of Philadelphia has instructed the employers located in the city, who are requiring their employees to work from home due to the COVID-19 event, to not withhold the non-resident tax from your pay.
