Make an Inheritance Tax Payment
PA Resident Decedent
Inheritance Tax payments need to be directed to the Register of Wills for the county in which the decedent resided. These payments are due upon the date of death and become delinquent after nine months. If inheritance tax is paid within three months of the decedent's death, a 5 percent discount is allowed.
Non-Resident Decedent
Inheritance Tax payments need to be directed to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. These payments are due upon the date of death and become delinquent after nine months. If inheritance tax is paid within three months of the decedent's death, a 5 percent discount is allowed.
Payments for non-resident decedents can be submitted online via myPATH.pa.gov or contact us at 717-425-2495, Ext: PAYPA (72972).
Payment Plans
If you are unable to pay in full, there are payment options available for your outstanding tax liability. Please contact the department using one of the options below: