Obtain information about PA state tax and PA local tax for businesses

Before attempting to file taxes for your business or before starting a business in the state of Pennsylvania, it is very important that you arm yourself with important information about business taxes. The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has many Pennsylvania state and local tax resources designed to help business owners understand state taxes.

I recommend: View the PA tax bulletins for businesses. Search the frequently asked questions for information about business taxes in the state of Pennsylvania. Browse the event calendar for information about due dates for business taxes. Obtain information on tax rates for business taxpayers in Pennsylvania.

Gather any applicable Pennsylvania tax forms for your business

If you need to review the applicable tax forms for your business, look to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue for help. You can search for and download tax forms online, and you can even fill out a simple online form to request to have PA state tax and PA local tax forms mailed to you.

I recommend: Browse and download Pennsylvania state tax forms by category. Search online for applicable tax forms for your business. Order Pennsylvania tax forms online.

File Pennsylvania state taxes for your business online

The online e-TIDES (Electronic Tax Information and Data Exchange System) from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue allows businesses to file returns, request extensions or make Pennsylvania state tax payments online. Some of the taxes that businesses can file in e-TIDES include various corporation taxes, withholding tax and Pennsylvania sales tax.

I recommend: View the online e-TIDES demonstration to help you learn about the e-TIDES filing system. Register to use e-TIDES to help you file your business taxes online.

Use online PA tax resources to help your business

Consider taking advantage of the online tax services for businesses provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. New business owners can securely and easily register their new businesses, and all businesses can access the Online Customer Service Center for assistance and help in a secure environment.

I recommend: Register your new Pennsylvania business online using the Online PA-100 or the Online Business Registration Interview (OBRI). Visit Pennsylvania's Online Customer Service Center to submit questions, to review the answers to questions you have submitted or to change your profile with the Department of Revenue.