You can check the status of your Pennsylvania (PA) state tax refund online through the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue's official website. To track your refund, you will need:
- Your Social Security Number (SSN)
- The exact amount of your expected refund
- The tax year related to your refund inquiry
You can access the refund status tool by visiting the "Where's My Refund?" section on the PA Department of Revenue website or myPATH portal
. If you filed electronically, it typically takes about 4 weeks to process the return, but if additional information or verification is needed, it can take longer. After processing, it usually takes an additional 3 to 4 weeks for the refund to be mailed or direct deposited
. If you mailed your return or additional documents, processing times are longer-up to 8 to 10 weeks for paper returns and about 6 weeks for mailed documents to be entered into the system, plus additional review time
. For questions or if your refund does not appear after the expected time, you can contact the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Customer Experience Center at 717-787-8201 during business hours
. If you are looking for a Philadelphia wage tax refund specifically, you can also track it online via the City of Philadelphia's Tax Center with similar requirements and processing times of 6 to 8 weeks
. In summary, to find your PA refund status, use the official PA Department of Revenue online tool with your SSN, refund amount, and tax year, and allow sufficient processing time depending on how you filed
