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.

Non-Resident returns and payments must be submitted to:

PA Department of Revenue
Bureau of Individual Taxes
Inheritance & Realty Transfer Tax Division
PO BOX 280601
Harrisburg, PA  17128-0601

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: