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Philadelphia Tax Center new taxpayer registration: how to file the Philadelphia tax account (BIRT and Wage Tax)

Register the business as a new taxpayer on the Philadelphia Tax Center to get a Philadelphia Tax Identification Number, used for the Business Income and Receipts Tax and, with staff, the Wage Tax. The paper application can also apply for the Commercial Activity License.

City of Philadelphia Department of RevenuePhiladelphiaUpdated October 17, 2026

Agency
City of Philadelphia Department of Revenue
Where it applies
Philadelphia
How it's filed
Filed online
Fee
VariesThe agency's page lists no fee for this.

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