Pennsylvania

General Instructions

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue requires that you file for an extension whether or not you owe additional taxes at this time. However, if you do not owe any additional taxes the state will accept the Federal extension in lieu of a Pennsylvania extension.

Pennsylvania automatically grants a six month extension of time to file until October 15, 2008. To avoid penalties, Pennsylvania requires that you pay your total tax liability with the filing of your return.

Penalty and Interest Charges on Tax Owed:

In all cases, interest will be charged from the date the tax should have been paid (April 15, 2008) until the date of payment. In addition, the state may assess the following penalties:

• Late Payment Penalty. Pennsylvania may assess a late payment penalty of 5% if you do not pay the total tax due with the filing of your return.
• Failure to File Penalty. If you do not file your return by October 15, 2008, you may be assessed an additional penalty of 5% of the unpaid tax per month or fraction thereof up to a maximum of 25%. The minimum penalty is $5.00.

If You Owe...

If you owe additional Pennsylvania Income Taxes you may pay your estimated balance due in the following ways:

1. Prepare a Pennsylvania Extension Form REV-276 (click here to download PDF )
2. Enclose a check or money order along with the completed form.
3. Mail to:
   Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
   Bureau of Individual Taxes
   Department 280504
   Harrisburg, PA 17128-0504

Pennsylvania accepts payment by credit card over the phone or on the web at Department of Revenue e-Services Center.

Make your payment at the Department of Revenue e-Services Center.

Use your touch-tone phone to call toll-free (800) 272-9829. At the end of your call you will be given a confirmation number. Write down and save this confirmation number for your records

If You Do Not Owe...

Pennsylvania requires that you request an extension even if you do not owe or are expecting a tax refund.

There is nothing to be filed at this time. Be sure to attach a copy of your completed Federal Extension form to your Pennsylvania return when you file.

1. Prepare a Pennsylvania Extension Form REV-276 (click here to download PDF )
2. Mail to:
   Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
   Bureau of Individual Taxes
   Department 280504
   Harrisburg, PA 17128-0504

Download Extension Form(s)

Pennsylvania

Extension for tax year 2007