Harrisburg, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (DOR) has launched a free pilot program offering eligible Pennsylvanians a simplified way to file their PA Personal Income Tax Return (PA-40) this tax season.
The Fast File initiative is for Pennsylvania taxpayers who have a straightforward state tax return and meet other specific criteria.
The Department of Revenue has identified nearly 100,000 Pennsylvanians who may qualify to use Fast File ahead of the April 15, 2026, deadline for filing taxes. Eligible taxpayers will receive letters in the mail encouraging them to use the Fast File option through myPATH, DOR’s online tax-filing system.
When users log into myPATH, their employer-reported W-2 information will already be uploaded — eliminating the need to manually enter wage and withholding data. Filing can be completed in just a few simple steps.
“Under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, we are continually looking for ways to lower costs and offer new and improved online services. Our Fast File initiative reflects that commitment and our belief that it should be easy for Pennsylvanians to handle their tax-filing obligations,” said DOR Secretary Pat Browne. “That’s especially true when the state government already holds the information from your employer that tells us exactly how much state taxes were withheld from your paycheck last year. We’re looking forward to seeing this program take off and hopefully help many Pennsylvanians save time and money this tax season.”
Who is Eligible for Fast File?
- Single taxpayers who were full-time residents of Pennsylvania in the prior year.
- Taxpayers with only one W-2 income source (wages, etc.) from the same employer in the prior year.
- Taxpayers whose employer has filed the corresponding W-2 with the Department of Revenue.
- Taxpayers not claiming deductions, credits, or carry forwards.
- Taxpayers who did not make estimated payments in the prior year.
About Fast File
Fast File is launching this year as a pilot program as the Department of Revenue explores new ways to simplify and modernize the tax-filing process.
A key goal of the initiative is to encourage Pennsylvanians who have traditionally filed paper returns to transition to online filing. Moving more returns online reduces processing time, lowers costs for taxpayers, and helps the Department operate more efficiently — ultimately saving taxpayer dollars.
April 15 Deadline
All taxpayers who received more than $33 in total gross taxable income in calendar year 2025 must file a Pennsylvania Personal Income Tax (PA-40) return by midnight, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Taxpayer Assistance
Anyone who receives a Fast File letter in the mail and has questions is encouraged to use the contact information on the letter. They can also reach the Department of Revenue’s Customer Experience Center by submitting a question through the Online Customer Service Center.