How Do I Close My Pa Withholding Account? Closing Tax Accounts and Filing Documents

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Online Account Cancellation

You can close your sales tax, employer withholding, and miscellaneous tax accounts online by logging in to your e-TIDES account. Provide the reason for the cancellation and the required cancellation dates. The option will be available under the “Enterprise Maintenance” section. Alternatively, these accounts can be closed by filing Form REV-1706 for business or account cancellation.

Employer Withholding and Tax Forms

Employers must withhold PA personal income tax at a flat rate of 3.07 percent from employees earning income in Pennsylvania. This rate remains in effect unless you receive notice of a change.

  • The PA-501 is used to make a payment and to ensure it is properly applied to your employer withholding account.
  • The PA-W3 is used to reconcile the employer withholding activities for each quarter to the payments made.

Articles of Dissolution and Business Structures

An article of dissolution is an official document filed to formalize the cessation of an incorporated organization, detailing provisions for asset distribution.

The primary difference between a sole proprietorship and an LLC is that an LLC protects the owner’s personal assets from business liabilities. Most entrepreneurs opt for an LLC to maintain this separation.

Miscellaneous Queries and Processes

To close your PayPal account, navigate to Settings and select Close your account under "Account options."

For businesses in Pennsylvania wishing to dissolve, PA law mandates obtaining a tax clearance certificate by filing Form REV-181.

To register for PA withholding, complete the PA-100, Pennsylvania Online Business Entity Registration, and then retrieve your account number on the following business day.

Filing Paperwork and Contacting Agencies

  • If attaching Forms W-2, 1099-R, 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, or other documents reporting compensation, include them with your PA tax return.
  • Form REV-1706 should be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to 717-787-3708.
  • Mail the W-2 Transmittal to PA Department of Revenue, PO BOX 280412, Harrisburg, PA 17128-0412.

For amended PA state tax returns:

  • If owing additional tax: 

    PA DEPT OF REVENUE PAYMENT ENCLOSED
1 REVENUE PLACE
HARRISBURG, PA 17129-0001

  • If due a refund:

    PA DEPT OF REVENUE REFUND OR CREDIT REQUESTED
3 REVENUE PLACE
HARRISBURG, PA 17129-0003

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