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Friday, June 5: The Mayor has extended a mandatory citywide curfew. Effective at 8:00 p.m. through tomorrow at 6 a.m. Only people with essential duties will be permitted outdoors.
In effect: 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5 to 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6
In effect: 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 01 until further notice

Payments, assistance & taxes

Learn about and pay your taxes, or find out what tax exemptions and abatements you're eligible for.

Appeal a property assessment

Due dates and instructions for challenging a property assessment that you believe is incorrect.

Appeal a water bill or water service decision

Appeal a water department bill or decision.

Business taxes

Tax types and requirements for businesses that are located or operate in Philadelphia.

File and/or make payments

File and/or pay your taxes online.

Get a property tax abatement

Guidelines for determining which Real Estate Tax abatements you can get for your property.

Get a tax account

You need a tax account in order to pay business taxes, and the Earnings and Wage Tax.

Get Real Estate Tax relief

Assistance programs available for owner-occupied households.

Get tax clearance

Instructions for how to get a tax clearance certificate when one is requested by the City.

Income taxes

Tax requirements for anyone who is paid for work performed in Philadelphia, or for Philadelphia residents receiving unearned income.

Income-based assistance programs

Information about a number of income-based assistance options for qualifying residents and business owners.

Open a safe and affordable bank account

Learn how to open a Bank On-approved bank account and avoid high-cost financial services.

Paying City taxes

Filing and payment methods, instructions, interest rates, and penalties related to City of Philadelphia taxes.

Payment plans

Information and instructions to use when setting up a payment plan with the City.

Petition for a tax appeal

Learn how to appeal a tax assessment.

Property tax exemptions

Explore ways to reduce your Real Estate Tax through exemptions available to Philadelphia property owners.

Property taxes

Tax information for owners of property located in Philadelphia, including tax rates, due dates, and applicable discounts.

Refunds

Forms and instructions for requesting a refund on City taxes, water bills, and other fines or fees.

Regulations & rulings

Legal documentation of City tax regulations, including amendments, technical rulings, and clarifications.

Resolve judgements, liens & debts

Steps the City will take to ensure that people pay bills and taxes. Includes both enforcement measures and ways to pay outstanding judgement

Senior citizen discounts

Reductions in tax liability and water bill amounts for age-eligible residents.

Tax credits

Eligibility guidelines and application details for City tax credits.

Tax forms & instructions

Download forms and instructions to use when filing City tax returns. Forms include supplementary schedules & worksheets going back to 2009.

Track vendor payment

Track payments the City owes you as a vendor.

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