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Department of Revenue

Refund petitions

Forms and instructions for requesting a refund, or appealing a refund denial, for City taxes, water bills, and other fines or fees.

Request a refund

Request a refund for City taxes or water bills

Requirements, timelines, and forms for requesting a refund on all City taxes, bills, fines, and fees except the Wage Tax.

Request a Real Estate Tax refund

Form and instructions for claiming a refund on excess Real Estate Tax paid to the City.

Request a refund for taxes paid to local jurisdictions

Claim a refund for taxes you paid on the same income to both the City of Philadelphia and another local jurisdiction outside Pennsylvania.

Request a Wage Tax refund

Claim a refund on Wage Taxes paid to the City. Instructions are for salaried and commissioned employees as well as income-based refunds.

Disputes and appeals for taxes or water bills

Petition for a tax appeal

Learn how to appeal a tax assessment, denied refunds, and interest and penalties.

Dispute a water bill

If you think there's an error or a problem with your water bill, you can appeal to the Water Revenue Bureau.

Appeal a water bill or water service decision

If you disagree with a decision by the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) or Water Revenue Bureau (WRB), you can appeal that decision.

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