Pennsylvania Earned Income Tax Credit

The Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit (WPTC) is a state-level tax credit modeled after the federal earned income tax credit (EITC). The credit equals 10% of the federal EITC. A household that qualifies for a $2,000 federal EITC may claim an additional $200 on the Pennsylvania income tax return. ¹

FAQ

Who qualifies for the Pennsylvania credit?

A taxpayer qualifies for the WPTC when all of the following apply: ¹

1. The taxpayer is a Pennsylvania resident.
2. The taxpayer has earned income from wages, salary, or self-employment.
3. The taxpayer files both a federal return (Form 1040) and a Pennsylvania return (Form PA-40).
4. The taxpayer qualifies for the federal EITC.

How much is the Pennsylvania Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit?

How do I claim the Pennsylvania EITC?

A taxpayer must file both the federal Form 1040 and the Pennsylvania Form PA-40 to claim the credit. The PA-40 may be filed free of charge through myPATH , the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue online filing system. ¹

Pennsylvania Department of Revenue 
(717) 787-8201