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PA Personal Income Tax Guide

The Pennsylvania Personal Income Tax (PIT) Guide is for informational purposes only, and while it's the department's intention to maintain the guidance herein as accurately as possible, this publication is not binding on the department if the guidance is outdated or contradicts statutory, regulatory or case law, or binding letter rulings.

A few tips may be helpful for navigating and use of the PA PIT Guide.

Chapters 2 and 3 have been merged into Chapter 1.
Chapters 10, 18 and 22 have been temporarily removed.

Filing Requirements -- Chapter 4 (.PDF)
Brief Overview -- Chapter 6 (.PDF)
Gross Compensation -- Chapter 7 (.PDF)
Interest - Chapter 8
Dividends - Chapter 9
Net Income or Loss from the Operation of a Business, Profession, or Farm -- Chapter 11 (.PDF)
Net Gains (Losses) From the Sale, Exchange or Disposition of Property -- Chapter 12 (.PDF)
Net Income (Loss) From Rents, Royalties, Copyrights and Patents -- Chapter 13 (.PDF)
Estates, Trusts and Decedents -- Chapter 14 (.PDF)
Gambling and Lottery Winnings - Chapter 15
Pass Through Entities -- Chapter 16 (.PDF)
Credits -- Chapter 17 (.PDF)
Tax Forgiveness -- Chapter 20 (.PDF)
Natural Resources -- Chapter 23 (.PDF)
Cancellation of Debt -- Chapter 24 (.PDF)

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PA Personal Income Tax Guide