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How to file Pennsylvania sales tax
2026 due dates, filing frequencies, form PA-3, and official filing resources.
- State return: PA-3
- Monthly returns due: 20th of the month following the period
- Filing frequencies: Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-annual
When is Pennsylvania sales tax due?
Monthly Pennsylvania sales tax returns are due the 20th of the month following the period. Quarterly returns are due the 20th of the month following the period (calendar quarters). When a due date lands on a weekend or federal holiday it moves to the next business day; the 2026 calendar on this page already applies that adjustment.
Pennsylvania sales tax due dates for 2026
Every date below comes from the state's published deadline rule (dataset 2026.07.0) and is already moved to the next business day when it lands on a weekend or federal holiday. Your account's assigned filing frequency decides which table applies.
Monthly Pennsylvania sales tax due dates
Rule: 20th of the month following the period.
| Period | Period ends | Return due |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| February 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| March 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| April 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| May 2026 | May 31, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 (moved: 2026-06-20 falls on a Saturday) |
| June 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
| July 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| August 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 (moved: 2026-09-20 falls on a Sunday) |
| September 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| October 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 |
| November 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 21, 2026 (moved: 2026-12-20 falls on a Sunday) |
| December 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 20, 2027 |
Quarterly Pennsylvania sales tax due dates
Rule: 20th of the month following the period (calendar quarters).
| Period | Period ends | Return due |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Q2 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Q3 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Q4 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 20, 2027 |
Semi-annual Pennsylvania sales tax due dates
Rule: 20th of the SECOND month after the half-year (Aug 20 / Feb 20).
| Period | Period ends | Return due |
|---|---|---|
| January–June 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| July–December 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Feb 22, 2027 (moved: 2027-02-20 falls on a Saturday) |
Pennsylvania filing notes
- Accelerated Sales Tax prepayments (3rd-quarter liability ≥ $25,000) are due the 20th of the current month, separate from the return (info only).
Return and form
The principal repository-tracked return is PA-3. The reviewed filing posture requires electronic filing rather than a mailed paper return.
Paper filing posture: not accepted
Official Pennsylvania filing resources
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Pennsylvania sales tax filing questions
When is Pennsylvania sales tax due?
Monthly Pennsylvania sales tax returns are due the 20th of the month following the period. Quarterly returns are due the 20th of the month following the period (calendar quarters). When a due date lands on a weekend or federal holiday it moves to the next business day; the 2026 calendar on this page already applies that adjustment.
How often do you file sales tax in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania assigns a filing frequency to each account. The published cadences are monthly, quarterly and semi-annual filing; the state assigns the frequency based on tax volume and notifies the account, so confirm the assigned basis before relying on a calendar.
What form is used to file Pennsylvania sales tax?
The Pennsylvania return tracked here is PA-3. The principal repository-tracked return is PA-3. The reviewed filing posture requires electronic filing rather than a mailed paper return.
What happens if a Pennsylvania due date falls on a weekend or holiday?
The due date moves to the next business day. In 2026, 4 of the Pennsylvania due dates listed on this page are adjusted for a weekend or federal holiday; each adjusted date is marked in the calendar.
Can Pennsylvania sales tax be filed on paper?
Paper filing posture tracked for Pennsylvania: not accepted. The principal repository-tracked return is PA-3. The reviewed filing posture requires electronic filing rather than a mailed paper return.