Pennsylvania State Tax Extension
Pennsylvania Personal Tax ExtensionForm REV-276
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File Your Tax Return Now →Pennsylvania Personal Income Tax Extension – Federal Extension Required
Pennsylvania provides an automatic six-month extension for filing personal income tax returns when a taxpayer holds a valid federal extension through IRS Form 4868. The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue aligns with the federal timeline, moving the state deadline from April 15, 2026, to October 15, 2026. No separate Pennsylvania extension application is required – but when you file your return, you must attach a copy of your federal extension. Any PA tax owed remains due April 15.
Include a Copy of Form 4868 with Your PA Return
When filing your Pennsylvania return by October 15, include a copy of your federal Form 4868 or the IRS electronic acknowledgment. Pennsylvania does not issue its own extension confirmation – your federal approval is the only documentation required, so keep a copy available.
Filing and Payment Penalties Stack on Unpaid Balances
Pennsylvania’s failure-to-file penalty is the greater of $5 or 5% of unpaid tax per month (capped at 25%), while the failure-to-pay penalty adds a flat 5% on top. Both run simultaneously on unpaid balances – pay in full by April 15 and file by October 15 to eliminate both.
Making Extension Payments
Pennsylvania accepts extension payments online through myPATH at mypath.pa.gov – ACH debit is available at no charge, making it the most cost-effective option. Credit card payments can be made through acipayments.com or by calling 1-800-272-9829 (Pennsylvania code: 4800); a convenience fee applies. For mail payments, send to the Bureau of Individual Taxes address below.
Late Filing and Payment Penalties
Pennsylvania’s failure-to-file penalty is the greater of $5 or 5% of unpaid tax per month, capped at 25%. The failure-to-pay penalty is a flat 5% of any unpaid balance. Both can apply at once – secure your federal extension, pay any PA balance by April 15, and file with the federal extension copy attached by October 15 to avoid all penalties.
Best Practices
- ✓File IRS Form 4868 by April 15 – Pennsylvania’s extension hinges on federal approval.
- ✓Pay any PA balance by April 15, 2026, using free ACH at myPATH (mypath.pa.gov).
- ✓Keep a copy of Form 4868 – attach it to your Pennsylvania return when filing by October 15.
- ✓File your completed Pennsylvania return by October 15, 2026.
Pennsylvania’s extension is seamless when you have your federal approval in hand. Pay by April 15, attach your federal extension copy, and file your return by October 15, 2026. Use myPATH for free ACH payments to keep costs down.
Quick Reference Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| State Abbreviation | PA |
| Extension Status | Federal Required |
| Return Due Date | April 15, 2026 |
| Extended Due Date | October 15, 2026 |
| Online Payment | Pennsylvania | myPATH – Online Tax Extension Payment |
| Payment Voucher | REV-276 | Application for Extension of Time to File |
| State Payment Agency | Pennsylvania Department of Revenue |
| Failure to File Penalty | Greater of $5 or 5% of unpaid tax per month, up to 25% |
| Failure to Pay Penalty | Flat 5% of unpaid tax |
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Any Pennsylvania income tax owed is due by April 15, 2026. Use myPATH at mypath.pa.gov for free ACH payments, or pay by credit card through acipayments.com.
Pay via myPATH – No Fee
Log in or pay as a guest at mypath.pa.gov. ACH debit from your checking or savings account is free – the best option for avoiding processor fees.
Pay by Card – Fee Applies
Visit acipayments.com or call 1-800-272-9829 (Pennsylvania code: 4800). A convenience fee is charged on all credit card transactions.
Mailing Address with Payment
Bureau of Individual Taxes
P.O. Box 280504
Harrisburg, PA 17128-0504
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