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COVID-19 vaccine

The vaccine is now available for everyone 5 and older! Get your children vaccinated today. Find a City-run vaccine clinic or partner vaccine clinic to protect yourself and your loved ones. If you have questions about vaccination, call (215) 685-5488.

Payments, assistance & taxes

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

Business taxes

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

Payment plans

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

Income-based assistance programs

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

Tax credits

Eligibility guidelines and application details for City tax credits.

Income taxes

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

Senior citizen discounts

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

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.

Appeal a property assessment

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

Resolve judgements, liens and debts

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

Property taxes

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

Regulations, rulings & tax policy

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

Paying City taxes

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

Tax forms & instructions

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

Refunds

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

Get tax clearance

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

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.

Appeal a water bill or water service decision

Appeal a water department bill or decision.

Petition for a tax appeal

Learn how to appeal a tax assessment.

Open a safe and affordable bank account

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

Get free financial counseling

Find out where to get free, high-quality, one-on-one financial counseling.

Get free help applying for public benefits

How to receive free, one-on-one help applying for public benefits.

Track vendor payment

Track payments the City owes you as a vendor.

Enroll in direct deposit as a vendor or a foster parent

Instructions for vendors and foster parents to enroll in ACH payments.

Redeem or replace unclaimed bonds

How to redeem or replace unclaimed municipal bonds.

Pay the fee for a professional services contract online

Vendors can pay contract preparation fees for Professional Services Contracts online.

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