Pennsylvania Income Tax Calculator
Calculate your 2026 Pennsylvania state income tax. See your bracket breakdown, effective rate, and how Pennsylvania compares to neighboring states.
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Estimate for your income and filing status. Federal uses 2026 brackets and standard deduction.
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About Pennsylvania state taxes (Tax year 2026)
Pennsylvania has a flat income tax rate of 3.07% on all taxable income. Pennsylvania does not allow a standard deduction or personal exemptions, making it unusual among flat-tax states. Many cities and school districts levy additional local earned income taxes.
Groceries and clothing are fully exempt from sales tax. Prescription drugs are exempt.
Pennsylvania's 3.07% state rate is well below the national average, but local earned income taxes (up to 3.85% in some areas) can significantly increase the total burden.
Filing in Pennsylvania: returns for tax year 2026 are administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue and are generally filed in 2027 by the federal April deadline unless Pennsylvania declares a state-specific extension. Tax type on this return: Flat. Top marginal rate: 3.07%. State sales-tax rate: 6.0%. For the most current contact info, see the Federation of Tax Administrators directory.
Pennsylvania — What is Pennsylvania's income tax rate? Pennsylvania has a flat income tax rate of 3.07% on all taxable income. Local jurisdictions can add earned income taxes, with Philadelphia charging 3.75%.
Pennsylvania — Does Pennsylvania tax groceries or clothing? No, both groceries and clothing are fully exempt from Pennsylvania's 6% sales tax.
Pennsylvania — Does Pennsylvania have local income taxes? Yes, most Pennsylvania municipalities and school districts levy local earned income taxes. Rates range from about 1% to 3.85% (Philadelphia). You pay the rate for your resident jurisdiction.
How this page is reviewed
| Risk tier | High YMYL |
|---|---|
| Author | Calculover Editorial Team Tax education |
| Editorial owner | Calculover Tax & Payroll Desk State-tax methodology owner |
| Reviewer | Calculover Editorial Review Government-source and limitation review |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-14 |
| Last verified | 2026-05-14 |
| Data effective date | 2026-01-01 |
| Jurisdiction | Pennsylvania |
Methodology
State-tax per-state pages apply the published 2026 bracket schedule, standard deduction, and filing-status rules for the listed jurisdiction. Federal AGI inputs are mapped to state taxable income before bracket math runs. Local taxes (NYC, Philadelphia, certain Ohio cities) are flagged but not embedded in the base estimate.
Assumptions
- The user enters federal AGI, filing status, and state-specific adjustments as provided.
- Brackets, standard deductions, and credits reflect the 2026 statutory values published by the state Department of Revenue and the Tax Foundation.
- Local income taxes and reciprocity-agreement situations are noted but not auto-applied.
Limitations
- These pages do not predict mid-year legislative changes, rate adjustments, or new local tax assessments.
- Multi-state filers, convenience-of-employer rules, and special-circumstance credits require additional tax-professional analysis.
Sources
- State Tax Rates, Federation of Tax Administrators
- State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, Tax Foundation
- State Government Resources, Internal Revenue Service
Professional guidance: This page is for state-tax education only and is not tax, legal, financial, or investment advice. State tax decisions and multi-state filing should be reviewed with a CPA or enrolled agent licensed in the relevant states.