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PA DOR Personal Income Tax Nonfiler Program
PA DOR Personal Income Tax Nonfiler Program

The department is reinitiating its personal income tax filing enforcement program, with a focus on taxpayers who have demonstrated a history of filing in prior and subsequent years but may have outstanding filing obligations. This initiative is designed to reinforce compliance with personal income... Continue Reading

Date posted03/24/2026


Online REV-1123 form for passing through Pennsylvania Educational Improvement (EITC) and Opportunity
Online REV-1123 form for passing through Pennsylvania Educational Improvement (EITC) and Opportunity

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has introduced an online version of the REV-1123 form within myPATH, providing a faster and more efficient way for businesses to complete the credit election process. Filing online helps streamline submissions and can lead to quicker refund processing, which... Continue Reading

Date posted03/19/2026


PA DOR - Notice of Filing Obligation
PA DOR - Notice of Filing Obligation

PA DOR to begin issuing assessments to Notice of Filing Obligation letters sent in late 2023 Continue Reading

Date posted03/16/2026


PA Department of Revenue Q&A - December 3, 2025
PA Department of Revenue Q&A - December 3, 2025

The PA Department of Revenue (DOR) provides answers to our questions. This presentation is classified as revenue information issued for informational purposes only for the convenience of PSTAP's members. Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2026


Happenings in Harrisburg
Happenings in Harrisburg

Election Update & Analysis Continue Reading

Date posted11/5/2025


Happenings in Harrisburg - A Legislative Update - March 31, 2025
Happenings in Harrisburg - A Legislative Update - March 31, 2025

June 3rd is the Annual PSTAP Day at the Capitol - Registration is Open! 2 hours of CPE, breakfast & lunch - All Members Are Invited to Attend This Free Members Only Event Attendees will learn about PSTAP legislative priorities and our plans to address much needed changes to the calculation of... Continue Reading

Date posted03/31/2025


Happenings in Harrisburg - A Legislative Update - December 13, 2024
Happenings in Harrisburg - A Legislative Update - December 13, 2024

We will hold our Annual Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the Harrisburg Hilton. We encourage all members to support PSTAP's advocacy efforts by getting involved in the legislative process. One way you can do this is by attending our Day at the Capitol. It is a free event to... Continue Reading

Date posted12/13/2024


Happenings in Harrisburg - A Legislative Update - October 14, 2024
Happenings in Harrisburg - A Legislative Update - October 14, 2024

There were quite a few updates with tax and finance related bills: HB 2536 (Sappey) - Amends the Pennsylvania Constitution to make it possible for other counties beyond Philadelphia and Allegheny Counties to create Longtime Owner-Occupant Programs (LOOPs). The Longtime Owner-Occupant Program... Continue Reading

Date posted10/14/2024


Happenings in Harrisburg - A Legislative Update - October 1, 2024
Happenings in Harrisburg - A Legislative Update - October 1, 2024

The House Finance Committee held a voting meeting today, 10/1 at 9:30 am, where they considered four bills: 1. HB 1994 – sponsored by Rep. Tim Briggs (D), passed the House Finance Committee by a vote of 25-0. This bill reforms the Board of Finance and Revenue so they can consider late... Continue Reading

Date posted10/1/2024


2024 Pennsylvania Budget Update - Tax Code Changes
2024 Pennsylvania Budget Update - Tax Code Changes

Governor Shapiro signed the budget on July 11, 2024. The total General Fund spend of the budget is $47.6 billion for Fiscal Year 2024-25, representing a six percent increase in state spending over last year. Continue Reading

Date posted07/30/2024