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pavfam
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Do I have to file a PA state return?

I only have nontaxable retirement income for Pennsylvania.  When using TurboTax it shows 0 taxable income and 0 tax.  Do I need to file?

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Heather14
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Do I have to file a PA state return?

Based on the information that you have given you would not be required to file a Pennsylvania State tax return.  For more information you can see the following information.

If you are a PA residentnonresident or a part-year PA resident, you must file a  PA tax return if:

  • You received total PA gross taxable income in excess of $33, even if no tax is due with your PA return; and/or
  • You incurred a loss from any transaction as an individual, sole proprietor, partner in a partnership or PA S corporation shareholder.

PA law does not exempt a minor from the above requirements to file a PA tax return even if claimed as a dependent on a federal return.

The executor, administrator, or other person responsible for the affairs of a decedent must file a PA tax return if the decedent met the above requirements.

Pennsylvania taxes eight classes of income:

(1) compensation;

(2) net profits from the operation of a business, profession or farm;

(3) net gains or income less net losses from dispositions of property;

(4) net gains or income from rents, royalties, patents and copyrights;

(5) dividends;

(6) interest;

(7) gambling and lottery winnings and

(8) net gains or income derived through estates or trusts.


Please see the following for more information: Pennsylvania State Tax filing requirements

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Heather14
New Member

Do I have to file a PA state return?

Based on the information that you have given you would not be required to file a Pennsylvania State tax return.  For more information you can see the following information.

If you are a PA residentnonresident or a part-year PA resident, you must file a  PA tax return if:

  • You received total PA gross taxable income in excess of $33, even if no tax is due with your PA return; and/or
  • You incurred a loss from any transaction as an individual, sole proprietor, partner in a partnership or PA S corporation shareholder.

PA law does not exempt a minor from the above requirements to file a PA tax return even if claimed as a dependent on a federal return.

The executor, administrator, or other person responsible for the affairs of a decedent must file a PA tax return if the decedent met the above requirements.

Pennsylvania taxes eight classes of income:

(1) compensation;

(2) net profits from the operation of a business, profession or farm;

(3) net gains or income less net losses from dispositions of property;

(4) net gains or income from rents, royalties, patents and copyrights;

(5) dividends;

(6) interest;

(7) gambling and lottery winnings and

(8) net gains or income derived through estates or trusts.


Please see the following for more information: Pennsylvania State Tax filing requirements

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