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PA Tax Calculator

Estimate Pennsylvania state income tax liability. Pennsylvania uses a flat state income tax rate of 3.07% with no standard deductions.

Reviewed by David Miller, CPA (CPA, M.S. Finance (NYU Stern))

Verified for accuracy•Updated 2026

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1. Provide Details

Gross Taxable Compensation ($)

Allowable Business Expenses ($)

2. Output Results

PA Taxable Compensation50000.00 $

PA State Tax Due1535.00 $

Income After PA Tax48465.00 $

How to Calculate: Formula & Steps

Pennsylvania levies a flat rate of 3.07% on all taxable compensation, with no personal standard deduction allowed.

Formula Used:PA Tax = Taxable Income * 3.07%

Step-by-Step Calculation Example

A salary of $45,000 in PA has a flat state tax of 3.07% = $1,381.50.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Expecting standard deductions similar to federal returns. PA taxes gross taxable compensation directly.

Practical Use Cases

Living and working in PA
Comparing tax burdens between states

Expert Tips

While PA doesn't have standard deductions, you can deduct eligible unreimbursed business expenses using Schedule UE.

Disclaimer

This calculation tool is provided for educational and informational estimation purposes only. Results are based on mathematical formulas and user-supplied parameters. They do not constitute formal underwriting, financial, tax, engineering, or legal determinations.