Pennsylvania Tax Calculator
The Pennsylvania (PA) Tax Calculator is updated for the 2026/27 tax year. Pennsylvania applies a flat-rate state income tax and many municipalities levy a local earned income tax. This tool estimates your PA state tax, local add-ons, federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare to show take-home pay.
Quick Access Tools
Quick Pennsylvania Tax Calculator
Enter income and filing status, then select Calculate. Use tabs to add itemized details, dependents, retirement deferrals, withholdings, and local earned income tax or Philadelphia wage tax if applicable.
Input key: F Used in Federal tax calculations S Used in State tax calculations
How to Calculate Income Tax in Pennsylvania for 2026/27
- Enter gross income and any adjustments.
- Choose your filing status.
- Click Calculate to view PA state tax, local tax (if used), federal taxes, FICA/Medicare, and take-home pay.
Advanced Options
- Add a local earned income tax or Philadelphia wage tax rate in the Local Taxes tab.
- Model IRA/401(k) deferrals and other pre-tax benefits.
- Enter withholdings (federal, state, Medicare, Social Security, local) to project refund or balance.
- Include dependents and child-related credits where applicable.
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Common Pennsylvania Forms & Schedules
Browse the key Pennsylvania (PA) tax forms used for filing and managing individual income tax obligations. These include the PA-40 Income Tax Return, supporting schedules for interest, dividends, business income, and deductions, as well as forms for tax forgiveness, estimated payments, and employee withholding adjustments. Together, these forms ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and access to Pennsylvania-specific tax benefits for residents and part-year filers.
- Pennsylvania Form PA 40 Pennsylvania Income Tax Return
- Pennsylvania Form PA 40 Schedule A Schedule A – Interest Income
- Pennsylvania Form PA 40 Schedule B Schedule B – Dividend Income
- Pennsylvania Form PA 40 Schedule C Schedule C – Business/Profession Income
- Pennsylvania Form PA 40 Schedule D Schedule D – Sale/Exchange/Disposition of Property
- Pennsylvania Form PA 40 Schedule E Schedule E – Rents and Royalties
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for Pennsylvania filers: flat-rate state tax, local earned income taxes, withholdings, and dependents.
How can withholding help avoid a bill at filing?
Casinos and lottery agencies may withhold PA tax automatically; verify amounts using your year-end statements or Pennsylvania tax form list.
How does Pennsylvania treat home sale gains?
If you owned and lived in the home for at least two of the past five years, your gain is usually excluded in full. Pennsylvania follows Act 45 of 1998, which exempts qualifying principal residence sales from tax.
Where do I compare T-Bills vs savings after tax?
Try the T-Bill and CAGR calculators to gauge after-tax yield alongside your PA/Philly wage taxes.
How do I handle pass-through (S corp/partnership/LLC) credits?
Use the statement from the entity showing class-by-class income, tax paid, and any resident or out-of-state credits. Report per class in Section I/II and check the “credit from pass-through entity” oval. See our PA forms list for related schedules.
Does PA offer an EITC like the federal credit?
PA does not have a separate state EITC, but low-income households may qualify for Tax Forgiveness (Schedule SP). Model both in the full return tool.
Important Notes
All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.