Tax Day is right around the corner. Here are some last-minute reminders if you’re still working on filing your taxes and paying any liabilities you may owe:

Don’t miss the deadline

This year’s tax deadline is Tuesday, April 15. Here are the four taxes you need to file and pay by this date:

It’s best to file and pay on time to avoid extra charges. While federal filing extensions can be honored for local returns, there’s no extension for paying Philadelphia taxes. All payments must be made by April 15. Contact us about setting up a payment plan if you can’t pay by the deadline.

If you’re requesting a filing extension for federal tax returns, you don’t have to file a form with the Philadelphia Department of Revenue. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) grants automatic six-month extensions to file your federal returns. We will honor that same extension when the IRS grants you that extra time. Nevertheless, you must pay any liabilities on time even if you get an extension to file your 2024 returns.

File online

It speeds up processing and saves time, especially since Tax Day is next week. Here’s how to file securely through the Philadelphia Tax Center:

  • Log in to your profile at tax-services.phila.gov,
  • Find your BIRT, NPT, Earnings Tax, or SIT account under the summary subtab.
  • Select “File, view, or amend returns” and follow the prompts to submit your returns.

Don’t forget to file your business tax returns even if you owe nothing. In the same way, if you didn’t conduct business in 2024 but you still have an active Philadelphia tax account, you should file your taxes. In both cases, you should file the BIRT No Tax Liability (NTL) form. If you don’t, we’ll send you a non-filer notice, and you might not be able to get a tax clearance certificate.

Additionally, you should still file your taxes even if you closed your business last year. Complete and submit this Change Form to close your Philadelphia tax account and you won’t have to file anymore.

Pay online

It reduces errors and speeds up processing. It’s also easy, safe, and secure. Follow these steps:

  • Find the “Payments” panel on the Philadelphia Tax Center’s homepage.
  • Select your preferred payment method and follow the prompts.

You can pay with eCheck without a fee, but debit and credit card payments incur a processing fee.

For Tax Year 2024:

Philadelphia residents who received stock, bond, or S-Corp distributions must file and pay the School Income Tax (SIT). The tax rate is 3.75%. Revenue no longer mails payment vouchers or prefilled SIT returns. But you must still file and pay this tax — online is best!

If you conducted business in Philadelphia, you must file and pay the Business Income & Receipts Tax (BIRT) and Net Profits Tax (NPT), if your business is not incorporated. The BIRT rate on taxable income is 5.81% and 1.415 mills on gross receipts. For residents, the NPT rate is 3.75%, while for non-residents, it is 3.44%. You must file these returns regardless of profit.

If you lived or worked in Philly and your employer didn’t collect and pay the City’s Wage Tax for you, you must file and pay the Earnings Tax. The tax rates are 3.75% for residents and 3.44% for non-residents.

File and pay your 2024 Philadelphia business and income taxes online