Are local taxes still due in PA?
Mia Ramsey
Published May 17, 2026
Taxes must be paid as taxpayers earn or receive income during the year, either through withholding or estimated tax payments. In addition, the deadline for filing local tax returns and making local income tax payments may still be today, April 15, 2021.
How can I tell if I filed my PA state taxes?
By calling Pennsylvania automated toll-free Information Line 1-888-PA-TAXES(728-2937)
Do I have to file federal state and local taxes?
Taxpayers must pay personal income tax to the federal government, 43 states, and many local municipalities. Learn how to pay your state taxes and find out about resources in your area that can help you through the process.
Do I have to file Pennsylvania state taxes?
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).
Do you have to file local income tax in PA?
Yes, if you live in Pennsylvania the state law requires all taxpayers to file a Local Earned Income Tax Return. TurboTax doesn’t prepare Local Earned Income Tax returns for the State of Pennsylvania, you would have to file the local return on your own.
Do you have to register with the PA Department of revenue?
Any Electronic Return Originator (ERO) who is approved by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to file returns electronically, does not have to file a separate registration with the PA Department of Revenue. The Department will obtain a file of registered EROs from the IRS and will maintain the State registration information from this file.
Can a federal tax return be filed electronically in PA?
PA Federal/State e-file Registration Any Electronic Return Originator (ERO) who is approved by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to file returns electronically, does not have to file a separate registration with the PA Department of Revenue.
Where can I find Pennsylvania state tax information?
Pennsylvania State Tax Information Website Where’s My Refund Where’s My Property Tax Rebate or Rent R Information for Tax Pros Taxpayer Assistance (717) 772-9347