Philadelphia’s Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT) applies to every LLC with business activity in the city — and the $100,000 exemption was eliminated starting tax year 2025. Here’s what BIRT is, who owes it, and what to do.
Pennsylvania’s Capital Stock Tax was eliminated for tax years starting January 1, 2016. Your PA LLC doesn’t owe it — and never will. Here’s what the tax was, why it still comes up in searches, and what your LLC actually owes.
If your PA LLC sells taxable goods or services, you need a sales tax license before your first sale. Here’s how to register on myPATH, step by step — plus what’s required and what to expect after you’re approved.
Pennsylvania’s sales tax generally applies to products, not professional services. But digital goods, SaaS, and services tied to taxable property are taxed. Here’s how it works for PA LLC owners.
As of March 2025, domestic US LLCs—including Pennsylvania LLCs—are exempt from filing Beneficial Ownership Information reports under the Corporate Transparency Act. Here’s the current status.
Single-member LLCs don’t file a separate Pennsylvania state return—your LLC income flows through to your personal PA-40. But you still owe self-employment tax and need to file the annual report.
PA law doesn’t require a separate business bank account for your LLC. But using a personal account puts your liability protection at risk and makes tax time a nightmare.
Paying yourself from a PA LLC depends on how your LLC is taxed. Most owners use an owner’s draw, but S-Corp elections change the rules. Here’s the full breakdown.
Yes — Pennsylvania waives the $125 LLC filing fee for qualified veterans and reservists under Act 135 of 2016. Here’s who qualifies and how to apply.
Dissolving a Pennsylvania LLC costs $70 in state filing fees, plus a free-but-time-consuming Tax Clearance Certificate. Here’s the full breakdown.
