Frequently Asked Questions

How do I receive credit for the tax I paid to a municipality in another state?

How do I receive local credit for income tax paid to another state?

I live in Pennsylvania but have a business in the reciprocal state of New Jersey, where I am required to pay state income tax. Do I qualify for out-of-state credits?

I paid income tax out of state. Are there limitations on how much out-of-state tax credit I can receive against my PA local earned income tax (EIT) liability?

I work in a reciprocal state (Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia or Indiana). Can I claim a credit for state taxes paid there?

I work out of state and I pay income tax there. Do I have to respond to the delinquent notice you sent?

I work out of state and pay a commuter wage tax to a municipality in that other state. Am I eligible for a credit against my Pennsylvania resident local tax liability?

I work out of state, can I e-file?

I work outside of PA and my employer withholds taxes to the state where I work. Can I claim out-of-state credits?

Is credit for income tax paid to another state applied differently depending upon the tax year when the income was earned?