Philadelphia - Local Taxes

[Judy2022]

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!

[ErnieS0]

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

[Judy2022]

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