Description:Step 1: Select the Form PA-40 by Tax Year below. Step 2: Fill in the space next to to “Amended Return” on the upper right-hand corner to indicate that it’s an amended return. Step 3: Download, Complete Schedule PA-40X as an explanation of your amended return. Attach it to your Form PA-40.

What is a PA-40 tax form?

A PA-40 form is the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue’s official paper form that the state’s residents use to file state income taxes. Pennsylvania is one of the 41 U.S. states that require residents to pay a personal income tax each year.

What do I mail with PA-40?

Do not mail a photocopy of your PA-40 or a copy of your electronic PA tax return. Federal Forms, W-2, 1099-R, 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC. Photocopies of your Form(s) W-2 (be sure the information is legible), or your actual Form(s) W-2. Include a statement to list and total your other taxable compensation.

When do you have to file a PA-40 tax return?

Who Must File Every resident, part-year resident or nonresident individual must file a Pennsylvania Income Tax Return (PA-40) when he or she realizes income generating $1 or more in tax, even if no tax is due (e.g., when an employee receives compensation where tax is withheld). Refer to the below section on TAXATION, for additional information.

Who is subject to Pennsylvania personal income tax?

A part-year resident is subject to the Pennsylvania personal income tax as a resident for the portion of the year the individual was a resident of Pennsylvania. The same taxpayer is subject to the Pennsylvania personal income tax as a nonresident for the remaining portion of the year

Can a nonresident file tax return in Pennsylvania?

Nonresidents are taxed only on the income they receive from sources within Pennsylvania, and cannot qualify for the credit for taxes paid to other states. A Pennsylvania resident is either domiciled in Pennsylvania or domiciled in another state or country but qualifies as a statutory resident.

Who is considered a resident or nonresident in Pennsylvania?

Resident and Nonresident Defined An individual is considered a Pennsylvania resident for personal income tax purposes if he or she either is domiciled in Pennsylvania, or is a statutory resident.