topic Philadelphia - Local Taxes in State tax filing

Philadelphia - Local Taxes

Judy2022 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:49:03 GMT

Hello! How come the Local Income Tax I paid to Philadelphia is not showing on my PA State Return?

I am a Philadelphia resident and work here too. Thanks!

Re: Philadelphia - Local Taxes

ErnieS0 — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:07:36 GMT

The Philadelphia wage tax is separate from Pennsylvania income tax. It does not affect your state tax return.

The Philadelphia wage tax is a flat tax. City residents don’t have to file a return unless they worked outside Philadelphia city limits on some days and their employer withheld tax on those dates. If that’s the case, you can file a wage refund petition.

See Request a Wage Tax refund

Re: Philadelphia - Local Taxes

Judy2022 — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 23:25:13 GMT

Thanks!! I think my confusion has come from the fact that apparently my employer did not withhold PA State tax, just Philadelphia City