Can I get a Philadelphia income tax credit on DE filing?

wsneifert — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:07:38 GMT

For tax year 2021, my wife worked in Philadelphia while living in DE. On our DE return, I see we can file for a tax credit concerning taxes paid to PA, can we also file for a credit on taxes paid to Philadelphia? If so, I'd appreciate advice on how to do so as it isn't obvious in the Turbotax Premier product.

Re: Can I get a Philadelphia income tax credit on DE filing?

ErnieS0 — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 21:54:22 GMT

No. You cannot claim a credit on your Delaware return for tax paid to Philadelphia. DE only allows a credit against other state tax.

Delaware says: "If you are a resident of Delaware (or elect to be taxed as one) and pay income taxes to another State on income earned in the other State which is also included in your Delaware taxable income, the law allows you a tax credit against your Delaware income tax. Do not include city wage taxes or county taxes payable with your other State return."

See page 7 of the 200-01 instruction booklet.

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Can I get a Philadelphia income tax credit on DE filing?

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