Philadelphia, PA Payroll Tax Registration

Mar 14, 2025

If you are an employer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it is important to be aware of the local payroll tax requirements for businesses operating in the city. These requirements may include registering your business with the city and withholding a certain percentage of your employees' wages for local taxes.

How to Register for Payroll Tax in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local Wage Tax Setup for LLC, Corporation, LLP

Employers must withhold local Wage Tax from their Philadelphia resident employees' salaries, wages, commissions, and other compensation regardless of where they work. Non-residents employees who work in Philadelphia must also pay the Wage Tax. All employers who have employees in Pennsylvania are required to register with the City of Philadelphia within 30 days of employment.

  1. Register for a Tax Account Online

    Visit the Philadelphia Tax Center online and click "Register a new taxpayer" to register for a Wage Tax account.

Documents and Resources

Accounts Logins

Philadelphia, PA Payroll Registration Agencies

Use Mosey to register for payroll accounts in Philadelphia.

Register for payroll taxes with the state of Pennsylvania

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