Pennsylvania Personal Tax Extension | Application for Extension of Time to File (REV-276)

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Pennsylvania Personal Tax Extension Guide

Individual Income Tax · Personal Filing Guide

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Pennsylvania's Extension Tied to Federal Approval

Pennsylvania grants an automatic six-month extension for filing personal income tax returns to taxpayers who have been approved for a federal extension by the IRS. The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue aligns with the federal timeline, moving the state filing deadline from April 15, 2026, to October 15, 2026. No separate Pennsylvania extension form is required.

Important: Attach Your Federal Extension When Filing

When you file your Pennsylvania return by October 15, attach a copy of your federal extension to the return. Keep a copy of your Form 4868 available when preparing your Pennsylvania return.

Payment Is Still Due by April 15

Pennsylvania's extension applies to filing only—not to paying taxes. Any Pennsylvania income tax owed must be paid by April 15, 2026, to avoid penalties and interest.

How to Make Extension Payments

ACH Debit (Free): Use myPATH at www.mypath.pa.gov. No charge for this option.
Credit Card: Visit www.acipayments.com or call 1-800-272-9829. Pennsylvania code: 4800. A convenience fee applies.
Mail: Send with your extension application to: Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, Bureau of Individual Taxes, P.O. Box 280504, Harrisburg, PA 17128-0504.

Late Filing and Payment Penalties

Pennsylvania's failure-to-file penalty is the greater of $5 or 5% of unpaid tax per month, up to 25%. The failure-to-pay penalty is a flat 5% of unpaid tax. Filing by October 15 and paying by April 15 avoids both.

Best Practices

File IRS Form 4868 to secure your federal extension.
Pay PA income tax owed by April 15, 2026, using myPATH (free ACH) at mypath.pa.gov.
Attach a copy of your federal extension when filing your PA return by October 15.

Final Thoughts

Pennsylvania's extension is automatic with a federal extension. Pay by April 15, attach your extension copy when filing, and file by October 15, 2026. Use myPATH for free ACH payments.

Quick Reference Table

State Abbreviation	PA
State Name	Pennsylvania
Extension Status	Approved with Federal Extension
Return Due Date	April 15, 2026
Extended Due Date	October 15, 2026
Other Information	Automatic 6-month extension with IRS approval. Attach a copy of federal Form 4868 when filing your Pennsylvania return. Any taxes owed must be paid by April 15 to avoid penalties.
Online Payment	Pennsylvania \| Online Tax Extension Payment
Payment Voucher Title	PA-40 ES (I) \| Estimated Tax Payment Voucher for Individuals
State Payment Agency	Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
Mailing Address with Payment	Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Bureau of Individual Taxes P.O. Box 280504 Harrisburg, PA 17128-0504
Online Payment Options \| Credit Card	Visit www.acipayments.com or call 1-800-272-9829 (code 4800). Convenience fee applies.
Online Payment Options \| ACH Debit	myPATH at www.mypath.pa.gov. Free ACH debit. No fee.
Failure to File Penalties	Greater of $5 or 5% of unpaid tax per month, up to 25%.
Failure to Pay Penalties	5% of unpaid tax (flat).

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