State tax debt in Pennsylvania is collected by Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, not the IRS. Owe under $50,000 and need under 12 months? Set it up online in myPATH. Longer plans need Form REV-488.
Key facts for Pennsylvania
- State income tax
- Flat 3.07%. Source
- Payment plan
- Owe under $50,000 and need under 12 months? Set it up online in myPATH. Longer plans need Form REV-488. Source
- Offer program
- The Board of Appeals can compromise on doubt you owe (Form DBA-10). It does not take hardship only requests. Source
Two debts, two sets of rules
- The IRS collects federal taxes, with its own letters and plans.
- Pennsylvania Department of Revenue collects Pennsylvania taxes, with its own rules.
- A plan with the IRS does not stop the state from collecting, and the other way around.
Common questions in Pennsylvania
Who collects state taxes in Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. It is separate from the IRS. A plan with one does not stop the other from collecting.
Can I get a payment plan for Pennsylvania taxes?
Owe under $50,000 and need under 12 months? Set it up online in myPATH. Longer plans need Form REV-488.
Does Pennsylvania take offers in compromise?
The Board of Appeals can compromise on doubt you owe (Form DBA-10). It does not take hardship only requests.
Can TaxTruce help with Pennsylvania tax debt?
Yes. TaxTruce is a free service that connects you with tax resolution firms that work in Pennsylvania. Answer a few questions, confirm your phone with a text code, and a firm reviews your situation and calls you back. We are not the IRS or a state agency.
Results depend on your situation. Not every case qualifies.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Pennsylvania Department of Revenue and are linked. Rules change. Check with Pennsylvania Department of Revenue or a licensed tax pro before you act. We are not affiliated with Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.