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title: State Tax Debt Help in Pennsylvania: 2026 Guide | TaxTruce
url: https://taxtruce.com/states/pennsylvania
updated: 2026-10-29
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# Tax help in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania tax rules, in plain words.

Updated October 8, 20265 sources[Fact checked](/editorial-standards)

The short answer

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](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/resources/tax-rates)

Payment plan
:   Owe under $50,000 and need under 12 months? Set it up online in myPATH. Longer plans need Form REV-488. [Source](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/make-a-payment/payment-plans/personal-income-tax-payment-plans)

Offer program
:   The Board of Appeals can compromise on doubt you owe (Form DBA-10). It does not take hardship only requests. [Source](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/get-assistance/tax-appeals/request-for-compromise)

## 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

1. [Pennsylvania Department of Revenue](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue)
2. [Pennsylvania Department of Revenue: income tax rates](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/resources/tax-rates)
3. [Pennsylvania Department of Revenue: payment plans](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/make-a-payment/payment-plans/personal-income-tax-payment-plans)
4. [Pennsylvania Department of Revenue: offers and settlements](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/get-assistance/tax-appeals/request-for-compromise)
5. [Census QuickFacts Pennsylvania (ACS 2020-2024)](https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/PA/PST045224)

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.

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