Pennsylvania Sales Tax
Pennsylvania imposes a 6% statewide sales and use tax, with additional local rates in Allegheny County and Philadelphia. Many everyday items are exempt, but the rules around what is and isn't taxable can be confusing.
Sales Tax guides
- Pennsylvania Sales Tax Guide
Pennsylvania sales tax guide: 6% state rate, Allegheny and Philadelphia add-ons, common exemptions, and how businesses register and file.
- PA Use Tax
Pennsylvania use tax is the counterpart to sales tax on untaxed purchases. Learn who owes it, how the rate works, and how to report it on the PA-40 or through myPATH.
More Pennsylvania tax topics
Pennsylvania's flat personal income tax, who pays it, how to file, and common deductions and credits.
Pennsylvania's local earned income tax: municipal and school district rates, residency rules, and filing requirements.
How Pennsylvania property tax is assessed, who collects it, and how it compares across counties and school districts.
Step-by-step guidance on appealing a Pennsylvania property tax assessment.
Pennsylvania's inheritance tax: who pays, the tiered rates by relationship, exemptions, and the filing deadline.
Pennsylvania business tax basics for small businesses, freelancers, LLCs, and corporations.