Who Is Required to File a Pennsylvania Tax Return?
Unsure about whether you need to file a Pennsylvania state tax return? Let’s get you on the right track. Pennsylvania residents, part-year residents and nonresidents must file a state tax return if one of the following applies:
- Your Pennsylvania gross taxable income exceeds $33 even if no taxes are due.
- You had a loss from any transaction as an individual, sole proprietor, partner in a partnership or PA S corporation shareholder. Partnerships are not supported by ezTaxReturn.com at this time.
Yes, being a minor does not mean you are exempt from filing taxes. Pennsylvania teenagers who meet either of the filing requirements listed above must file a tax return even if claimed as a dependent. If claimed as a dependent, then the parent/guardian must file the return on their behalf.
Pennsylvania residents use form PA-40 to file their Pennsylvania income tax return.
The filing deadline for Pennsylvania tax returns is April 15, 2025. If you requested an extension, the due date is October 15, 2025.