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State Tax Guide 2026
Pennsylvania Income Tax
Pennsylvania has a flat 3.07% income tax — one of the lowest flat rates among states that have an income tax. However, Pennsylvania also has over 2,500 local tax jurisdictions that levy Earned Income Taxes (EIT), typically adding 1%–3.79% on top.
3.07%
State Income Tax
Flat
Tax Type
3.79%
Philadelphia EIT
6%
Sales Tax
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2026 Pennsylvania State Income Tax
| All Income | State Rate | Example: $80K |
|---|---|---|
| $0 and above (net taxable income) | 3.07% | $2,456 |
Pennsylvania Local Earned Income Tax (EIT)
In addition to state tax, Pennsylvania municipalities and school districts levy a local Earned Income Tax. You pay based on where you live (not where you work, generally). Philadelphia has its own wage tax.
| Municipality | Local EIT Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 3.79% | Residents; 3.44% for non-residents working in Philly |
| Pittsburgh | 3.0% | 1% city + 2% school district |
| Allentown | 1.9% | Municipal + school |
| Erie | 1.8% | Municipal + school |
| Reading | 2.0% | Municipal + school |
| Most PA municipalities | 1.0%–2.0% | Split between municipality and school district |
What's Taxed in Pennsylvania?
✅ Taxable in PA
- • Wages and salaries
- • Net profits from business
- • Rental income
- • Capital gains
- • Gambling and lottery winnings
- • Interest and dividends
🚫 NOT Taxable in PA
- • Social Security benefits
- • Pension income (most)
- • IRA / 401(k) distributions
- • Military retirement pay
- • Unemployment compensation
- • Workers' compensation
Key Pennsylvania Tax Notes
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No Standard Deduction
PA does not have a standard deduction. You can deduct unreimbursed employee business expenses and some other items.
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PA Tax Forgiveness Credit
Low-income residents may qualify for full or partial forgiveness of PA income tax (income-based).
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Philadelphia Wage Tax
Philadelphia has a separate wage tax: 3.79% for residents, 3.44% for non-residents working in the city.
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PA Sales Tax
6% state sales tax; Philadelphia and Allegheny County add 2% locally (8% total in those areas).
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No Estate or Inheritance Tax (state)
PA has no state estate tax, but has an inheritance tax of 4.5%–15% depending on the heir's relationship.
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