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
: 888-728-2937State electronic filing details
E-filing information |
Details |
|---|---|
Grace period |
None |
E-filing mandate |
Yes, if preparing more than 50 returns. Opt-out / Waiver: A checkbox 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. EFW and EFT payments can be made from banks located in the U.S. |
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 years supported for e-filing |
Current tax year and 2 prior tax years |
Special considerations |
See Publication REV-993 Handbook for Electronic Filers |
