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    Department of Revenue

    File a Pennsylvania Income Tax Return

    There are several options available to submit your Pennsylvania personal income tax return for free. 

    Direct File is Option to File Federal and State Tax Returns for Free

    2.1 million Pennsylvanians are eligible this tax season to file both their federal and state tax returns through Direct File. It's free, easy, and secure. Learn more about Direct File at pa.gov/directfile.

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    Direct File

    Many Pennsylvanians are eligible to use Direct File, a free and secure online tool that can be used to file both your federal tax return and PA personal income tax return (PA-40). You can save hundreds of dollars and time by using Direct File.

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    If you have already filed your federal tax return, we encourage you to use myPATH to file your PA personal income tax return (PA-40) online, securely, for free. 

    Direct File Eligibility

    Direct File may be a good option if you:

    • Lived in Pennsylvania for all of 2024
    • Earned all of your income in Pennsylvania in 2024
    • Will not file Pennsylvania Schedule OC — Other Credits 

    Use the IRS eligibility checker at directfile.irs.gov/state to see if you’re eligible. 

    Direct File FAQs

    Other Ways to File

    • myPATH: A secure, state-only electronic filing system. myPATH is a service offered exclusively through the Department of Revenue. You can prepare and submit your Pennsylvania personal income tax return for free.
    • E-file for free: A safe, convenient online filing option available from reputable vendors. File your state and federal returns for free. Only for qualified tax payers. Some income restrictions may apply.
    • E-file for a fee: E-file using commercial tax preparation software from reputable vendors. This service is approved through the Fed/State e-file program.
    • Download a paper form: Download the PA-40 form to prepare and submit your Pennsylvania personal income tax return for free.

    Reminder: States are fighting stolen-identity tax fraud. Now, tax filers are asked to provide their driver's license or state ID number. This adds security against refund fraud. If you don't have a driver's license or state ID, your return won't be rejected. Providing the number is optional, but it might speed up your return processing.

    How to Use IRS Direct File to File a PA Personal Income Tax Return

    The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue advises taxpayers on how to file a Personal Income Tax Return using Direct File online.

    Filing a PA-40 Personal Income Tax Return

    Learn how to file a PA Personal Income Tax Return for free using the new myPATH portal.