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Tax Amnesty

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue will conduct a tax amnesty program from April 26th through June 18th, 2010. It will apply to any delinquent tax that was due to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue as of June 30, 2009. The program provides for abatement of all penalties and 50 percent of the interest due on any unpaid taxes as of June 30, 2009 to the extent the delinquent taxes are paid via the amnesty program. Pennsylvania taxes eligible for this program include the Capital stock/ Franchise tax, Corporate net income tax, Personal income tax, and Sales and Use tax.

Participation in the Pennsylvania Tax Amnesty Program will be initiated by visiting the following website: www.PATaxPayUp.com

The resources available on the Tax Amnesty Web site include:

  • Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
  • A Tax Amnesty Application Simulation
  • Step-by-Step Tax Amnesty Application Instructions.
  • The PA Tax Amnesty online application will be available on this site beginning April 26.

    The City of Philadelphia will also conduct a tax amnesty program from May 3rd through June 25th, 2010. It will apply to any delinquent tax that was due to the Philadelphia Department of Revenue as of June 30,2009 and will also provide for abatement of all penalties and 50 percent of the interest due on any unpaid taxes as of June 30, 2009. Taxes included in the Philadelphia Amnesty program include the Business Privilege Tax, Wage and Net Profits Tax, Realty Transfer Tax, Business Use and Occupancy Tax, Realty Transfer Taxes, and Real Estate Taxes.

    Participation in the Philadelphia Tax Amnesty Program can be initiated via:
    1) The Philadelphia Amnesty Website www.PhillyTaxAmnesty.com
    2) Contacting the Amnesty Hotline at 877-645-4108
    3) Visiting the walk-in office at 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1300, Philadelphia, PA 19107

    For more information, please contact:
    Eugene Ciociola, Senior Tax Manager
    215-940-7879 | eciociola@asherco.com

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