Great news! The City has launched the 2026 application for the Philadelphia Free Business Tax Preparation program.

The program offers free business tax preparation assistance —local, state, and federal—to small businesses earning less than $250,000 in revenue. Services will be available both virtually and in person through selected tax professionals across the city who speak multiple languages.

This program is administered by the Department of Commerce.

Business eligibility

Eligible businesses must:

  • Be based in Philadelphia (must have a business address, or if homebased must live in Philadelphia)
  • Have earned revenue of $250,000 or less in 2024

Note: Landlords and property rental businesses are not eligible for this program.

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New applicants: Click here to submit your application.

The application takes less than 20 minutes to complete this initial phase in the application process. Be sure to have information ready about your business revenue and how you track your expenses at the time of completion.

Existing applicants: Log into your current Business Portal account to complete the 2026 tax year application.

Note: New applicants can still apply for the 2025 tax year until October 30, 2026. After that deadline, only the 2026 application will be available. Business owners with prior year tax needs can still receive back year support in the 2026 tax year.

Questions? Businesses can contact:

Frequently asked questions 

Q: Is the program free for businesses?

A: Yes, the Department of Commerce pays the tax professionals directly to support businesses with local, state and federal tax preparation assistance. Businesses will not receive a bill for services included in the Free Business Tax Preparation program. Services are limited to maximum $3,000 in value per business. Program availability will be based on overall funding and demand.  

Q: Why is the Department of Commerce offering this program? 

A: The City is offering this program to help small businesses adapt to the changes in the tax structure, reduce financial burdens, and strengthen Philadelphia’s small businesses across the city. 

Q: I’m a new business in Philadelphia. Can I apply? 

A: Yes, businesses filing taxes for the first time are welcome to apply. 

Q: I work from home. Am I eligible? 

A: Yes, home-based businesses are eligible. 

Q: How soon will I be matched? 

A: Matching will occur in January of 2027.

Q: Will I get a copy of my tax return? 

A: Yes, tax preparers will provide all businesses with a copy after filing.

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