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Read the instructions beginning on Page 36 to see if you qualify.  \nSOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS  \nWhen completing the PA-40 (Pennsylvania Personal Income Tax Return), please provide the ENTIRE Social Security number for you and your spouse (if applicable) . If part of the Social Security numbers are not provided, it can cause delays in processing your return.  \n2021 STATE TAX CHANGES  \nPayments made after December 31, 2021 equal to or greater than $15,000 must be made electronically. Payments not made electronically will be subject to a penalty equal to 3% of the payment amount not to exceed $500.  \nFor tax years beginning after December 31, 2020, farmers are allowed to defer income received from disaster-related crop insurance payments for one year, mirroring federal law.  \nThe Pennsylvania Department of Revenue and the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority, also known as Pennie, have teamed up to gather information from residents who do not have health insurance coverage, making it easier to apply and enroll in comprehensive health insurance through Pennie. The REV-1882 Health Insurance Coverage Information Request form was developed to connect uninsured Pennsylvanians with information regarding their eligibilty to enroll in health insurance coverage through Pennie.  \nWHERE’S MY REFUND?  \nTaxpayers can check the status of their refunds 24/7 online or by phone. Visit the department’s website [at](at www.revenue.pa.gov and)[ www.revenue.pa.gov](at www.revenue.pa.gov and)[ and](at www.revenue.pa.gov and) select the Where’s My Personal Income Tax Refund? link on the department’s homepage. Or call 1-888-PATAXES to find out the status of your refund. Taxpayers will be prompted to provide their Social Security number and Requested Refund Amount to obtain the current status.  \nCOMBAT ZONE AND HAZARDOUS DUTY SERVICE  \nPennsylvanians serving in combat zones or qualified hazardous duty areas have the same additional time to file their state income tax returns and make payments as they have for federal income tax purposes. The  \ndue date is automatically extended for 180 days from the last day of service or the last day of continuous hospitalization for injuries incurred in one of these areas. See Page 41 for more information.  \nFILE YOUR PA PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURN ONLINE FOR FREE  \nTaxpayers can utilize a new online filing system to file their 2021 Pennsylvania personal income tax returns for [free. Visit](free. Visit mypath.pa.gov)[ mypath.pa.gov](free. Visit mypath.pa.gov)[ ](free. Visit mypath.pa.gov)to access the new system, which also allows taxpayers to make payments, view notices, update account information and find the answers to frequently asked questions. You can also visit the department’s website, [www.revenue.pa.gov](www.revenue.pa.gov), to find other information on filing your personal income tax return.  \nE-filing offers advantages not available to taxpayers filing by paper, including error-reducing automatic calculators; prompt confirmation of a successful filing; faster refund processing and direct deposit options.  \nFed-State E-File: Taxpayers also have the option to electronically file state and federal tax returns for a fee using software available from reputable vendors.  \nBENEFITS OF ELECTRONICALLY FILING YOUR RETURN  \nSAFE: Regardless of the option you choose, the department protects your information with the latest security safeguards.  \nEASY: The systems perform math calculations for you.  \nFAST: The dep","cbCaitiqZghdbvgZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitiqZghdbvgZ","pdf",869253,48,"English","# Tax Rate and Filing Deadline\n## Tax Forgiveness\n## Required Social Security Numbers\n## 2021 State Tax Changes\n# Refund and Filing Support\n## Where’s My Refund?\n## Combat Zone and Hazardous Duty\n## E-filing for Free and Benefits\n# Taxpayer Services and Online Assistance\n## myPATH and Online Services\n## Online Customer Service Center\n## PA Personal Income Tax Guide","[{\"question\":\"What is the 2021 Pennsylvania income tax rate and filing due date for PA returns?\",\"answer\":\"The 2021 Pennsylvania state income tax rate is 3.07 percent. 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