Philadelphia Department of Revenue

06/08/2026

Check out our latest delinquency report for a closer look at how Philly businesses are keeping up with their taxes. Delinquent Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT) dropped by $25 million last year, which means more businesses are paying and filing on time, helping support essential City services.

Read the full report to learn more: https://www.phila.gov/documents/fy-2025-tax-delinquency-trend-action-reports/

06/05/2026

UPDATE: The Northeast Philadelphia Municipal Services Center at 7522 Castor Ave will reopen for normal operations on Monday, June 8.

06/05/2026

There’s still time to apply! We’re hiring an Accountant / Revenue Examiner / Contracts Auditor Trainee. This entry-level role is a great opportunity for candidates with an accounting degree who want hands-on experience in finance, auditing, and public service.

Apply by June 7 at phila.gov/jobs

06/04/2026

The Northeast Municipal Services Center at 7522 Castor Ave is temporarily closed due to plumbing issues. We expect to reopen soon. In the meantime, please visit our North Philly location at 2761 N 22nd St or our Center City office at 1401 JFK Blvd. Online services remain available 24/7 at tax-services.phila.gov for tax self-service and phila.gov/water-bill for water-related matters.

El Centro de Servicios Municipales del Noreste, ubicado en el 7522 Castor Ave, ha sido cerrado temporalmente debido a problemas de plomería. Esperamos reabrir pronto. Mientras tanto, por favor visite nuestra sucursal en el norte de Filadelfia, en el 2761 N 22nd St, o nuestra oficina en el centro de la ciudad (Center City), en el 1401 JFK Blvd. Los servicios en línea permanecen disponibles las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, en la página tax-services.phila.gov para autogestionar impuestos y en la página phila.gov/water-bill para asuntos relacionados con el servicio y las facturas de agua.

06/03/2026

Voluntary Disclosure is a program that allows taxpayers to pay overdue taxes in exchange for a waiver of penalties. When you come forward to file past due returns, we will not bill you for the tax types disclosed before the three-year disclosure period.

Learn how to apply: https://www.phila.gov/2026-02-17-phillys-voluntary-disclosure-program-has-changed-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

06/01/2026

A reminder from our friends at Pennsylvania Department of Revenue

The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is accepting applications with an extended deadline of December 31, 2026. Visit pa.gov/ptrr to check your eligibility and learn how eligible seniors, widows and widowers, and Pennsylvanians with disabilities can secure a rebate up to $1,000.

05/29/2026

We met so many small business owners last week at the Philadelphia Department of Commerce's Business Summit & Expo. It was great to answer questions one-on-one and connect businesses with helpful resources.

Have an event coming up? Invite us! Email your event details to: [email protected]

05/28/2026

We're ! Our team is looking for a Revenue Examiner to direct the work of audit units in the examination of financial, account­ing and other business records.

Check out the job posting:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/phila/jobs/5326868/revenue-examiner-4

05/27/2026

: Know the difference between your Philadelphia tax ID number and your individual tax account numbers. Filing will be easier and faster!

Here’s what you need to know:
https://www.phila.gov/2026-04-29-follow-these-steps-to-get-a-philly-tax-id/

05/26/2026

If you rent your home, you can apply to receive water service in your name and get access to these important water bill services:
-Setting up payment plans
-Calling the Meter Shop
-Applying for help to lower your bill
-Disputing charges, and
-Requesting a penalty waiver.

Learn how to apply here: https://www.phila.gov/2026-05-19-get-water-service-in-your-name-even-if-you-dont-own-the-property/