1040 Pennsylvania electronic filing information

State contact information

If you have specific questions about what you can e-file or about rejections you received, contact the state for more information.

PA Department of Revenue

Bureau of Individual Taxes

P.O. Box 280507

Harrisburg, PA 17128-0507

Phone
: 717-787-8201

Tax refund inquiries
: 888-728-2937

E-filing information	Details
Grace period	None
E-filing mandate	Yes, if preparing more than 50 returns. Opt-out / Waiver: A check box on Form PA-40 authorizes the paid preparer not to e-file.
Accepts state-only filings	Yes
Return types accepted	Resident Nonresident Part-year Amended Estimate Payments Extension
Return types not accepted	None
Accepts returns with these conditions	Refund Zero balance Balance due
Direct deposit of refunds	Yes
Accepted forms of payment	Direct debit (EFW) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) Credit card note Payments of $15,000 or more are required to be paid using EFW, EFT, or by credit card. To pay using EFT or credit card go to mypath.pa.gov. You may also pay by a credit card by telephone by calling 1-800-272-9829.
Signature requirements	ERO retains signed PA-8453, PA-8879, or jurat statement for 3 years. PIN allowed as signature: Yes - Fed/State, No - State only, No - state amended return
Drivers license requirements	Optional
Supports PDF attachments	Yes
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing	Current tax year and two prior tax years
Special considerations	See Publication REV-993 Handbook for Electronic Filers