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Tax forms and instructions

The Parker Administration has proposed several changes to Philadelphia’s tax structure starting in 2025 (due in April 2026). Please be aware that certain tax rates and exemptions may change. We’ve put together this comprehensive flyer to help you understand the upcoming changes. Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop!

You can use these forms and instructions to file City tax returns. Forms include supplementary schedules and worksheets going back to 2019. We have a separate page for tax forms 2018 and older. View or download older tax forms.

You can choose to pay any City tax online using the Philadelphia Tax Center, but some taxes must be paid online. Forms for those taxes are not included on this page.

If you need to update your address, close a tax account, or request payment coupons, you can use the change form. You can also update your information online, but must create a username and password first.


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Some taxes are listed as both income taxes and business taxes. The forms for those taxes are the same in each category.

Business taxes

Income taxes

Other forms and instructions


Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT) forms

Use these forms to file your Business Income & Receipts Tax (BIRT). You can also file and pay your BIRT online. This page has BIRT forms going back to 2019. There's a separate page for older forms and instructions (2018 and later). View or download older tax forms.

These are the results out of a total 48 records for the search of . Please click the clear filter button to view all records.

TitleDescriptionDateCopy Link
Proposed changes to Philadelphia tax structureA flyer explaining the various proposed changes to City taxes starting in FY26.
April 11, 2025
2024 BIRT returnUse this form to file 2024 Business Income & Receipts Tax (BIRT). This form includes Schedules B, C-1, D, A, and E.
February 13, 2025
2024 BIRT No Tax Liability formUse this form if your business has no BIRT liability in 2024 and decides not to file a BIRT return.
February 13, 2025
2024 BIRT - HJ returnUse this form to file your 2024 Business Income & Receipts Tax (BIRT). This form includes schedules H-J.
February 13, 2025
2024 BIRT-EZ returnUse this form to file 2024 Business Income & Receipts Tax (BIRT) if 100% of your business was conducted in Philadelphia.
February 13, 2025
2024 Trade Show Vendor instructionsInstructions for using the 2024 BIRT–EZ Form and 2024 NPT return (if unincorporated) to file the 2024 trade show vendor returns.
February 26, 2025
2024 BIRT and NPT Worksheet NClaim new business status under Philadelphia code 19-3800 when filing your 2024 Business Income & Receipts Tax (BIRT).
February 13, 2025
2024 BIRT and NPT instructions Instructions for filing the 2024 Business Income and Receipts Tax, and Net Profits Tax.
April 8, 2025
2023 BIRT returnUse this form to file 2023 Business Income & Receipts Tax (BIRT). This form includes Schedules B, C-1, D, A, and E.
April 15, 2024
2023 BIRT No Tax Liability formUse this form if your business has no BIRT liability in 2023 and decides not to file a BIRT return.
January 2, 2024

Liquor tax reconciliation form

This form is for businesses filing past annual reconciliations for Liquor Tax. The PDF form was discontinued in 2021. This page has Liquor Tax reconciliation forms going back to 2019. There's a separate page for older forms and instructions (2018 and later). View or download older tax forms. As of 2022, you must file and pay Liquor Tax online. To learn more, visit the Liquor Tax page.

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2021 Liquor Tax reconciliation formReturn form for filing annual reconciliation of Liquor Tax from 2021.
February 25, 2022
2020 Liquor Tax reconciliation formReturn form for filing annual reconciliation of Liquor Tax from 2020.
December 2, 2020
2019 Liquor Tax reconciliation formReturn form for filing annual reconciliation of Liquor Tax from 2019.
February 19, 2020
2019 Liquor Tax reconciliation formReturn form for filing annual reconciliation of Liquor Tax from 2019.
December 20, 2019

Mechanical Amusement Device Tax form

This form serves as both a certification of ownership for mechanical amusement devices and a tax return for Mechanical Amusement Device Taxes. The PDF form was discontinued in 2021. This page has Mechanical Amusement Device Tax forms going back to 2019. There's a separate page for older forms and instructions (2018 and later). View or download older tax forms.

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TitleDescriptionDateCopy Link
2021 Mechanical Amusement Device Tax returnUse to register devices and to file Mechanical Amusement Device Tax.
November 30, 2021
2020 Mechanical Amusement Device Tax returnUse to register devices and to file Mechanical Amusement Device Tax.
November 30, 2021
2019 Mechanical Amusement Device Tax returnUse to register devices and to file Mechanical Amusement Device Tax.
January 6, 2020

Net Profits Tax (NPT) forms

These forms help taxpayers compute and file Net Profits Tax (NPT). Net Profits Tax applies to Philadelphia residents who are self-employed (even if their business is conducted outside the city), and non-residents who conduct business in Philadelphia. You can also file and pay your NPT online. This page has NPT forms going back to 2019. There's a separate page for older forms and instructions (2018 and later). View or download older tax forms.

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TitleDescriptionDateCopy Link
2024 Net Profits Tax returnUse this form to file your 2024 Net Profits Tax.
February 13, 2025
2024 BIRT and NPT Worksheet NClaim new business status under Philadelphia code 19-3800 when filing your 2024 Business Income & Receipts Tax (BIRT).
February 13, 2025
2024 Trade Show Vendor instructionsInstructions for using the 2024 BIRT–EZ Form and 2024 NPT return (if unincorporated) to file the 2024 trade show vendor returns.
February 26, 2025
2024 BIRT and NPT instructionsInstructions for filing the 2024 Business Income and Receipts Tax, and Net Profits Tax.
April 8, 2025
2023 Net Profits Tax returnUse this form to file your 2023 Net Profits Tax.
January 2, 2024
2023 BIRT and NPT instructionsInstructions for filing the 2023 Business Income and Receipts Tax, and Net Profits Tax.
January 2, 2024
2023 Trade Show Vendor instructionsInstructions for using the 2023 BIRT–EZ Form and 2023 NPT return (if unincorporated) to file the 2023 trade show vendor returns.
January 2, 2024
2022 Net Profits Tax returnUse this form to file your 2022 Net Profits Tax.
January 11, 2023
2022 Trade Show Vendor instructionsInstructions for using the 2022 BIRT–EZ Form and 2022 NPT return (if unincorporated) to file the 2022 trade show vendor returns.
January 11, 2023
2021 Net Profits Tax returnUse this form to file your 2021 Net Profits Tax.
February 25, 2022

Wage Tax returns

These forms help employers file annual reconciliations for the Wage Tax for past years. The PDF form was discontinued in 2021. This page has Wage Tax forms going back to 2019. There's a separate page for older forms and instructions (2018 and later). View or download older tax forms. You must file and pay Wage Tax online. To learn more, visit the Wage Tax page.

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TitleDescriptionDateCopy Link
Proposed changes to Philadelphia tax structureA flyer explaining the various proposed changes to City taxes starting in FY26.
April 11, 2025
2021 Wage Tax returnUse this form to file your 2021 Wage Tax.
February 25, 2022
2020 Wage Tax returnUse this form to file your 2020 Wage Tax.
October 15, 2020
2019 Wage Tax instructionsInstructions for filing 2019 Wage Tax.
December 20, 2019
2019 Wage Tax returnUse this form to file your 2019 Wage Tax.
February 19, 2020

Earnings Tax forms

Use these forms to file Earnings Tax. Earnings Tax is owed by residents (and non-residents who work in Philadelphia) with taxable income who don’t have City Wage Tax withheld from their paycheck. This page has Earrings Tax forms going back to 2019. There's a separate page for older forms and instructions (2018 and later). View or download older tax forms. You can also pay Earnings Tax online.

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TitleDescriptionDateCopy Link
2024 Earnings Tax ReturnUse this form to file your annual reconciliation for 2024 Earnings Tax.
February 13, 2025
2024 Earnings Tax instructionsInstructions for filing an annual reconciliation for 2024 Earnings Tax (employees).
December 31, 2024
2023 Earnings Tax ReturnUse this form to file your annual reconciliation for 2023 Earnings Tax.
January 2, 2024
2023 Earnings Tax instructionsInstructions for filing an annual reconciliation for 2023 Earnings Tax (employees).
January 2, 2024
2022 Earnings Tax ReturnUse this form to file your annual reconciliation for 2022 Earnings Tax.
January 23, 2023
2022 Earnings Tax instructionsInstructions for filing an annual reconciliation for 2022 Earnings Tax (employees).
January 11, 2023
2021 Earnings Tax ReturnUse this form to file your annual reconciliation for 2021 Earnings Tax.
February 25, 2022
2021 Earnings Tax instructionsInstructions for filing an annual reconciliation for 2021 Earnings Tax (employees).
February 4, 2022
2020 Earnings Tax returnUse this form to file your annual reconciliation for 2020 Earnings Tax.
December 2, 2020
2020 Earnings Tax instructionsInstructions for filing an annual reconciliation for 2020 Earnings Tax (employees).
December 2, 2020

School Income Tax forms

Use these forms to file School Income Tax (SIT). Watch this video for line-by-line instructions for filling out a paper SIT return. This page has SIT forms going back to 2019. There's a separate page for older forms and instructions (2018 and later). View or download older tax forms. You can also file, pay, or print out your payment voucher for SIT on the Philadelphia Tax Center.

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2024 School Income Tax (SIT) returnUse this form to file 2024 School Income Tax.
February 13, 2025
2024 School Income Tax (SIT) instructionsUse these instructions to file 2024 School Income Taxes.
December 31, 2024
2024 School Income Tax S Corporation worksheetWorksheet for S Corporation shareholders to calculate regulatory exclusion for 2024 net taxable distributions.
December 31, 2024
2023 School Income Tax (SIT) returnUse this form to file 2023 School Income Tax.
January 2, 2024
2023 School Income Tax (SIT) instructionsUse these instructions to file 2023 School Income Taxes.
January 24, 2024
2023 School Income Tax S Corporation worksheetWorksheet for S Corporation shareholders to calculate regulatory exclusion for 2023 net taxable distributions.
January 24, 2024
2022 School Income Tax (SIT) returnUse this form to file 2022 School Income Tax.
January 23, 2023
2022 School Income Tax (SIT) instructionsUse these instructions to file 2022 School Income Taxes.
January 11, 2023
2022 School Income Tax S Corporation worksheetWorksheet for S Corporation shareholders to calculate regulatory exclusion for 2022 net taxable distributions.
January 11, 2023
2021 School Income Tax (SIT) returnUse this form to file 2021 School Income Tax.
February 25, 2022

Parking Tax worksheets

This form helps taxpayers determine the amount of Parking Tax they owe, based on the number of vehicles parked over the course of the month. Parking facility operators are responsible for collecting and remitting this tax. The PDF form was discontinued in 2021.This page has Parking Tax forms going back to 2019. There's a separate page for older forms and instructions (2018 and later). View or download older tax forms. You must file and pay Parking Tax online. To learn more, visit the Parking Tax page.

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2020 Parking Tax worksheetUse this form to compute your monthly Parking Taxes owed in 2020.
June 30, 2020
2019 Parking Tax worksheetUse this form to compute your monthly Parking Taxes owed in 2019.
December 3, 2018

Tax return design specifications

This guide outlines the required specifications for replicating or substituting City of Philadelphia tax returns. Guidelines help ensure that reproduced forms are compatible with the City’s processing system and present consistent information across City tax forms. Vendors should refer to this guide before substituting or replicating a City of Philadelphia tax form. We no longer publish design guidelines. Vendors must complete testing and get approval before submitting substitute tax forms to the City. Please email taxformtesting@phila.gov for more information about this process. The PDF guidelines were discontinued in 2021. This page has design guidelines going back to 2019. There's a separate page for older forms and instructions (2018 and later). View or download older tax forms.

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2020 Tax return design specificationsDesign requirements for vendors who create 2020 tax returns, schedules, and payment coupons for the City.
January 26, 2021
2019 Tax return design specificationsDesign requirements for vendors who create 2019 tax returns, schedules, and payment coupons for the City.
February 6, 2020

Keystone Opportunity Zone forms

Qualified businesses can use this form to calculate Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ) tax credits for Business Income & Receipts Tax (BIRT) and Net Profits Tax (NPT). The PDF form was discontinued in 2024. This page has KOZ forms going back to 2019. There's a separate page for older forms and instructions (2018 and later). View or download older tax forms. You must file Keystone Opportunity Zone returns online. To learn more, visit the Keystone Opportunity Zone page.

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2024 Keystone Opportunity Zone ProgramsQualified businesses can use this form to calculate 2024 Keystone Opportunity Zone tax credits for Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT) and Net Profits Tax (NPT). This form includes instructions.
December 31, 2024
2023 Keystone Opportunity Zone ProgramsQualified businesses can use this form to calculate 2023 Keystone Opportunity Zone tax credits for Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT) and Net Profits Tax (NPT). This form includes instructions.
January 18, 2024
2022 Keystone Opportunity Zone ProgramsQualified businesses can use this form to calculate 2022 Keystone Opportunity Zone tax credits for Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT) and Net Profits Tax (NPT). This form includes instructions.
March 6, 2023
2021 Keystone Opportunity Zone ProgramsQualified businesses can use this form to calculate 2021 Keystone Opportunity Zone tax credits for Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT) and Net Profits Tax (NPT). This form includes instructions
March 21, 2022
2020 Keystone Opportunity Zone ProgramsQualified businesses can use this form to calculate 2020 Keystone Opportunity Zone tax credits for Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT) and Net Profits Tax (NPT). This form includes instructions
December 29, 2020
2019 Keystone Opportunity Zone ProgramsQualified businesses can use this form to calculate 2019 Keystone Opportunity Zone tax credits for Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT) and Net Profits Tax (NPT). This form includes instructions.
September 27, 2019

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