DIRECT DEPOSIT NOW AVAILABLE: When submitting an online refund petition, you’ll be prompted to choose whether to receive your refund by check or direct deposit. You can also file on paper with a direct deposit authorization, or we’ll mail you a check, but it will take longer. Choosing direct deposit is simple, safe, and secure. It’s also the easiest way to get your refund and is available for most Philadelphia tax types, except Real Estate Tax, fees, and water charges. Read this blog post for more details. Read this blog post for more details.
Use this form to request (“petition”) a refund on any City of Philadelphia tax, except if you’re an individual seeking a refund for Wage Tax overpayment. You can also use this form to request a refund on water bills and other fines or fees collected by the City. You don’t need to fill out this form if you’ve already requested a refund on your City tax return.
Please return these forms using the postal service to the address printed on them. Because this form contains confidential information, please do not submit it by email. Email is not a secure way of sending confidential information.
We may contact you if we need more information.