Pennsylvania Tax Tables for 2021
The 2021 Pennsylvania Tax Tables summarise the state-level rules applied to wages, deductions, credits and taxable income. These tables match the rules used by the Pennsylvania State Tax Calculator 2021.
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Pennsylvania Tax Tables for 2021
The tables below outline the income tax structure, deduction amounts, state-level credits and payroll-related rules used for Pennsylvania in 2021. Pennsylvania applies a flat income tax to this filing status. All taxable income is taxed at the same rate, with no marginal brackets. This table shows the single rate used in calculations. To understand how flat tax tables differ from progressive systems, see our Tax Tables guide.
Single – Flat Income Tax (2021)
A single flat tax rate applies to all taxable income for Single filers.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 and over | 3.07% |
Married filing jointly – Flat Income Tax (2021)
A single flat tax rate applies to all taxable income for Married filing jointly filers.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 and over | 3.07% |
Married filing separately – Flat Income Tax (2021)
A single flat tax rate applies to all taxable income for Married filing separately filers.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 and over | 3.07% |
Head of household – Flat Income Tax (2021)
A single flat tax rate applies to all taxable income for Head of household filers.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 and over | 3.07% |
Widowed – Flat Income Tax (2021)
A single flat tax rate applies to all taxable income for Widowed filers.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 and over | 3.07% |
Pennsylvania Standard Deduction(2021)
State-level standard deduction amounts for each filing status.
| Filing Status | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single | $0 |
| Married filing jointly | $0 |
| Married filing separately | $0 |
| Head of household | $0 |
| Widowed | $0 |
Pennsylvania Tax Tables for Related Years
These related years are often reviewed together for comparing bracket changes, deductions and Pennsylvania updates:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Form PA-40?
Form PA-40 is the Pennsylvania Individual Income Tax Return used by residents, part-year residents, and nonresidents to report taxable income and claim credits or deductions.
Can I amend to claim a refund?
Yes, if withholding or estimated payments exceeded revised liability.
Does PA tax long-term capital gains?
Yes—PA taxes “net gains from the sale, exchange, or disposition of property.” This wage page doesn’t include capital gains; model them with Schedule D.
What rate does Pennsylvania use?
Pennsylvania has a flat personal income tax rate of 3.07 % for all taxable income.
Where do I enter the exclusion amount?
You do not enter it separately; if fully excluded, you simply omit the gain from your PA-40. Partial exclusions must be shown on Schedule 19.
Important Notes
All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.