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Pennsylvania Payroll Forms

Pennsylvania requires the following payroll and withholding forms

Form NHR – Pennsylvania New Hire Reporting

Employers must report newly hired or rehired employees in Pennsylvania using the New Hire Reporting Form (NHR). This form must be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry within 20 days of hiring or rehiring an employee.

Form PA-W3 – Pennsylvania Quarterly Reconciliation of Income Tax Withheld

The PA-W3 is used by employers to report the total income tax withheld from employees’ wages on a quarterly basis. This form reconciles the withheld taxes and is due on a quarterly schedule.

Form PA-501 – Pennsylvania Payment Coupon

Form PA-501 is used by employers to submit payments for Pennsylvania income tax withheld from employees’ wages. Employers use this coupon to submit payments on a monthly or quarterly basis, depending on their tax liability.

Important Deadlines for Pennsylvania Filings

The deadlines for filing various Pennsylvania payroll tax forms depend on the frequency of your filings

Form PA-W3 (Quarterly)

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    1st Quarter (January - March): Due April 30
    2nd Quarter (April - June): Due July 31
    3rd Quarter (July - September): Due October 31
    4th Quarter (October - December): Due January 31

Form PA-1667 (Annual)

  • Due by January 31 for the previous calendar year.

Form PA-501 (Payment Coupon)

  • Semi-Weekly filers must have a start-end date selection of Wed-Fri or Sat-Tues.**eFile Only**
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Additional Information

Amended Returns

If errors are identified in a previous filing, employers can amend their returns by checking the "Amended Return" box and submitting the corrected withholding information.

Reconciliation Forms

Form PA-W3 and Form PA-1667 are both used to reconcile withholding taxes and report annual payments. These forms must be filed electronically through the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue’s online platform.

Penalties for Failure to File and Pay Pennsylvania State Payroll Taxes
  • Failure to File: If you don’t file your quarterly return, you’ll face a penalty of 5% per month on the underpayment, up to a maximum of 25%.
  • False or Fraudulent Return: Filing a false or fraudulent return will result in a 50% penalty on any underpayment.
  • Failure to Pay by EFT: If your payment is $1,000 or more and you don't pay via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), a 3% penalty (up to $500) will be charged.
  • for Unpaid Checks or EFTs: If a check or EFT payment is rejected, a 10% penalty will be charged, with a minimum of $25 and a maximum of $100.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

You can file Pennsylvania state payroll taxes online through Tax1099. Our online payroll tax filing services make it easy to submit Form PA-W3, Form PA-1667, Form PA-501, and Form NHR securely and on time.

Missing a deadline can result in penalties and interest charges. Using Payroll Tax E-Filing Services like Tax1099 helps you avoid these penalties by ensuring you meet your filing deadlines.

Incorrect reporting can lead to penalties and the need to file amended returns. To avoid this, use Payroll Tax Filing Software that ensures accurate payroll tax reporting and compliance with Pennsylvania payroll tax regulations.

By utilizing automated payroll tax filing, you can simplify the entire process, ensuring Pennsylvania payroll tax compliance while saving time and effort.

Pennsylvania requires both quarterly payroll tax reporting (via Form PA-W3) and annual reporting (via Form PA-1667). Use Tax1099's payroll tax e-filing solutions to handle both types of forms efficiently and accurately.

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