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Level 1
posted May 14, 2021 9:20:03 AM

PA state taxes and retirees

Do retirees have to file PA state taxes? I was told by a non-professional that you do not if you are no longer going to work.

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Level 15
May 14, 2021 9:24:32 AM

That really depends on what kind of income you have now.   PA does not tax Social Security or certain kinds of retirement income, but it would be possible for you to still have some sort of income taxable in PA even if you are not "going to work."   

 

https://www.revenue.pa.gov/FormsandPublications/PAPersonalIncomeTaxGuide/Pages/Brief-Overview-Filing-Requirements.aspx#WhoMustFile

Level 1
May 14, 2021 9:27:32 AM

Only social security. I was told that the social security income would only require a federal tax filing. It surprised me and I wasn't sure if it was true. 

Level 15
May 14, 2021 9:35:44 AM

@knn22 If your only income is Social Security you do not have to file a federal tax return either.

 

Who has to file?

http://www.irs.gov/uac/Do-I-Need-to-File-a-Tax-Return%3F

Level 1
May 17, 2021 5:27:08 AM

Thank you for the resources. Very helpful to know.