Pennsylvania sales tax codes and rates
Pennsylvania's state sales tax rate is 6%; county and city rates come on top and are not included. A Nefin company that sells into Pennsylvania gets 2 sales codes, each named after the line of the PA-3 it fills, so the return's figures add up as you invoice. Purchases you owe use tax on go under PA-UseTax, and Nefin works out the use tax due.
Pennsylvania codes from the PA-3
Each code is “PA-” plus the line it fills on the PA-3. Rates are the state rate only; add local rates in Settings, VAT rates, where you collect them.
| Code | What it covers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| PA-NetTaxable | PA net taxable sales 6% (PA-3 field; line no. unconfirmed) | 6% |
| PA-NonTaxable | PA nontaxable sales: resale, exempt (PA-3 gross only) | 0% |
| Code | What it covers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| PA-UseTax | PA purchases subject to use tax (PA-3 Use Tax field) | 0% |
Pennsylvania in the tax books
Nefin’s sales tax book has one row per invoice and one column per PA-3 line; these are the Pennsylvania columns and the totals worked out from them.
Sales Tax Book
Pennsylvania - PA-3
- [PA-NetTaxable]Net taxable sales
- [PA-NonTaxable]Nontaxable sales, in gross only
Totals Nefin calculates
- [PA-GrossSales] Gross salesSum of the net amounts in [PA-NetTaxable] + [PA-NonTaxable]
- [PA-SalesTax] Sales tax, state 6% (local excluded)Net amount × 6%, from [PA-NetTaxable]
Use Tax Book
Pennsylvania - PA-3
- [PA-UseTax]Purchases subject to use tax
Totals Nefin calculates
- [PA-UseTaxDue] Use tax due 6%Net amount × 6%, from [PA-UseTax]
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pennsylvania sales tax rate?
The state rate is 6%. Counties, cities and districts may add local rates, which vary by address and are not part of these codes.
Which Pennsylvania sales tax codes does Nefin set up?
2 sales codes from the PA-3, for example PA-NetTaxable (PA net taxable sales 6% (PA-3 field; line no. unconfirmed)), PA-NonTaxable (PA nontaxable sales: resale, exempt (PA-3 gross only)).
How does Nefin handle Pennsylvania use tax?
Book a purchase on which the vendor charged no Pennsylvania tax under PA-UseTax (PA purchases subject to use tax (PA-3 Use Tax field)). The bill stays at the price you paid, and the use tax book works out the tax you owe at 6%.
Are these Pennsylvania codes official?
They are a starting point. Each code follows a line of the PA-3, but check them against your return before you file, and edit them in Settings, VAT rates.