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About one-in-five taxpayers qualify for a refund under the program . To receive Tax Forgiveness, include PA Schedule SP with your PA personal income tax return. To see if you qualify, [visit www.revenue.state.pa.us](visit www.revenue.state.pa.us).  \nWhat is the best way to file my personal income tax return?  \nPennsylvania offers three easy ways to electronically file personal income tax returns: padirectfile, over the Internet; TeleFile, over the telephone; and Fed/state e-file, available through a tax preparer or approved software.  \nTeleFile  \nIf you filed a tax return last year, you may use your Social Security number and ZIP code to file by phone. Complete the TeleFile worksheet and call, toll-free, 1-888-4PAFILE (472-3453) . TeleFile is free and available 24 hours a day.  \npadirectfile  \nComplete your return online and transmit it directly to the department. With padirectfile you can report most types of income and claim dependent children for Tax Forgiveness. If you filed a tax return last year, you may use your Social Security number and last year’s tax liability, PA driver’s license or photo identification number to file. Visit the Revenue e-Services Center at [www.revenue.state.pa.us](www.revenue.state.pa.us)[ ](www.revenue.state.pa.us)[to file.](to file.)  \nFed/state e-file  \nFed/state e-file allows you to file federal and state income tax returns together or separately. It is available through tax preparers and computer software.  \ne-Services Center  \nVisit the e-Services center at [www.revenue.state.pa.us](www.revenue.state.pa.us) to file tax returns and reports, make electronic payments, check the status of refunds, view filing history, calculate penalties and interest, register businesses and file appeals electronically.  \nCONTACT INFORMATION  \nOnline Customer Service Center  \n[www.revenue.state.pa.us](www.revenue.state.pa.us)  \nTaxpayer Service & Information Center Personal Taxes: 717-787-8201  \nBusiness Taxes: 717-787-1064  \ne-Business Center: 717-783-6277 1-888-PATAXES (728-2937)  \nTouch-tone service is required for this automated, 24-hour, toll-free line. Call to order forms or check the status of a refund. When calling, be prepared with your Social Security number and the amount of the refund you expect.  \nAutomated Forms Ordering Message Service 1-800-362-2050  \nService for Taxpayers with Special Hearing and/or Speaking Needs 1-800-447-3020  \nCall or visit your local Department of Revenue district office, listed in the government pages of local telephone directories.  \n[www. revenue.state.pa.us](www. revenue.state.pa.us)   \nPERSONAL INCOME TAX  \nPennsylvania’s personal income tax is imposed annually on individuals at a flat rate of 3.07 percent, on eight separate classes of income.  \nPA personal income tax law differs from the federal Internal Revenue Code.  \nREV-581 PO (06-11)  \nWhat types of income are taxable for Pennsylvania income tax purposes?  \nl Compensation for past, present or future services rendered;  \nl Interest, except interest from direct obligations of the federal government, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and its political subdivisions;  \nl Dividends;  \nl Net profit from the operation of a business, profession or farm;  \nl Net gain or income from the sale, exchange or disposition of property;  \nl Net income from rents, royalties, patents and copyrights;  \nl Income from estates and trusts; and  \nl Gambling and lottery winnings, except PA Lottery winnings.  \nI am retired. 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