You can access the tool by visiting tax-services.phila on your computer, smartphone, or tablet. It is easy to use and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week without a username and password. If you file your petition online, the tool should give you a status update within 24 to 48 hours.
If you wish to request a refund or appeal an assessment or determination, a petition must be filed with the Board of Appeals. You can file a petition electronically at the Online Petition Center.
Processing can take about six weeks to enter into the system. Then, it takes an additional three to four weeks for review. After review, it takes an additional three to four weeks for you to receive a refund check.
Wage Tax refund requests can be submitted through the Philadelphia Tax Center, including for salaried or commissioned employees. If you requested a refund on your return, you do not need to fill out these forms. To request a refund, once in the Philadelphia Tax Center, you need to know your FEIN, SSN, or PHTIN.
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.
Use the IRS Where's My Refund tool or the IRS2Go mobile app to check your refund online. This is the fastest and easiest way to track your refund. The systems are updated once every 24 hours. You can contact the IRS to check on the status of your refund.
To get started, see the “Refunds” panel on the lower-left side of the Tax Center's homepage. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete your refund request. Once you submit your refund request, the Department of Revenue will review it. The normal processing time is six to eight weeks.
It takes around four weeks to process your PA tax return if you filed electronically. If the State needs to verify information reported on your return or request additional information, the process will take longer.
Processing can take about six weeks to enter into the system. Then, it takes an additional three to four weeks for review. After review, it takes an additional three to four weeks for you to receive a refund check.