Individuals engaged in any for-profit activity within the city of Philadelphia must file a BIRT return. Additionally, individuals who maintain a Commercial Activity License (CAL) must file a BIRT return, even if they didn't actively engage in any business.
The OPA Account Number is a unique 9-digit number that identifies a property and is the same as the old BRT account number. If you don't know your OPA account number, you can look it up using your property address or find it on your Real Estate Tax bill. Where can I find information about permits and zoning?
For sole proprietors, net income from your pass-through business appears on Line 31 of the Schedule C that accompanies Form 1040. Personal net income is not explicitly identified on Form 1040, but you can calculate it by subtracting Line 24, Total Tax, from Line 15, Taxable Income.
Tax rates, penalties, & fees Use and Occupancy Tax rate is 1.21% of the assessed value of a property, with a $2,000 annual tax exemption for years after fiscal year 2013. If there are multiple businesses using or occupying the same property, the $2,000 tax exemption is divided equally among them.
The amount of Real Estate Tax you owe is determined by the value of your property, as assessed by the Office of Property Assessment (OPA). If you disagree with your property assessment, you can file an appeal with the Board of Revision of Taxes (BRT).
The Net Profits Tax (NPT) is imposed on the net profits from the operation of a trade, business, profession, enterprise, or other activity by: Philadelphia residents, even if their business is conducted outside of Philadelphia. Non-residents who conduct business in Philadelphia.
The OPA Account Number is a unique 9-digit number that identifies a property and is the same as the old BRT account number. If you don't know your OPA account number, you can look it up using your property address or find it on your Real Estate Tax bill. Where can I find information about permits and zoning?
The Office of Property Assessment (OPA) determines the value of all real property in Philadelphia. OPA is dedicated to doing so in a fair, accurate, and understandable way so that properties of the same value are assessed and taxed at the same rate.
If you don't know your OPA account number, you can look it up using your property address or find it on your Real Estate Tax bill.
Formerly the Business Privilege Tax, BIRT applies to every entity doing business in the City of Philadelphia, whether or not they earned a profit during the preceding year. The BIRT is a two part tax on gross receipts and net income and both parts must be filed.