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Read the instructions beginning on Page 37 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.  \n2022 STATE TAX CHANGES  \nBeginning tax year 2022, Pennsylvania established the Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit. The PA-40 Schedule DC was created for this credit. Please refer to the instructions beginning on Page 22 for more information.  \nThe PA-40 Schedule OC is now a tax year specific form due to the inclusion of the Airport Land Development Program and the Housing Tax Credit.  \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 due 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 2022 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 department processes refunds in half of the time compared to a paper return.  \nDIRECT DEPOSIT: You can have your refund deposited directly into your checking or savings account. Direct deposit is not available with a paper PA tax return.  \nCONFIRMATION: Upon filing electronically the department sends an acknowledgement directly to you, your tax professional or Electronic Return Originator (ERO) .  \nREMEMBER: When you use one of the electronic filing options, do not mail a paper copy of your tax return; instead, keep it for your record","cbCaifm0tilSSewT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifm0tilSSewT","pdf",910116,48,"English","# 2022 Key Instructions\n## Tax rate and filing due date\n## Tax forgiveness program\n## Social Security number requirements\n## 2022 state tax changes\n# Refund Status and Filing Options\n## Where’s my refund?\n## Combat zone and hazardous duty service\n## File online for free (myPATH)\n## Benefits of electronic filing\n# Additional Information and Assistance\n## Documents that may be required\n## Online services (myPATH and customer service)\n## PA Personal Income Tax Guide\n## Telephone services","[{\"question\":\"What is the 2022 Pennsylvania income tax rate and when are PA-40 returns due?\",\"answer\":\"The 2022 Pennsylvania state income tax rate is 3.07% (0.0307). 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