PA state refund deposit dates 2022

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1. I can't cash or deposit my refund check. How do I get the check reissued?
   If you are unable to cash/deposit your refund check, return it to the department and request a new check. Include a brief explanation along with the check and mail it to: PA Department of Revenue...
   11/14/2022
   
2. I live in a foreign country, and my bank is in the United States. My bank does a monthly scheduled book transfer of all deposits to a foreign bank. If I am due a tax refund, will I still receive the refund electronically?
   No, since your bank in the United States has a scheduled monthly transfer of all funds to your foreign bank account, this would be considered an International ACH Transaction (IAT) condition and a...
   11/14/2022
   
3. If I cannot enter the safe deposit box on the date and time I originally notified the Department of Revenue, is it necessary to notify the Department of Revenue of the new date and time of entry?
   Yes, you must notify the Department of Revenue of the exact time, date, and location of when the safe deposit box will be entered.
   11/22/2022
   
4. When I check on my refund using the automated system, why doesn't my refund amount match your records?
   If you filed electronically it can take 1-3 business days to post to the system. For paper filed PA-40 returns it can take 8-10 weeks from the date the return was mailed for it to post to the system...
   05/06/2022
   
5. What if I need to amend a Personal Income Tax return to receive a refund of tax paid in error?
   If after filing the PA-40 Individual Income Tax return a taxpayer discovers an incorrect Pennsylvania tax return has been submitted to the department, the taxpayer must correct the return by filing a...
   11/14/2022
   
6. What if myPATH has no record of the personal income tax return I filed - where is my refund? Updated
   Check the status of refund via myPATH .   If you filed your return electronically more than a week ago, and the system indicates your return is not recorded, you should contact the department...
   12/14/2022
   
7. I received a tax exempt certificate on an item sold and tax was already paid. How do I get a refund?
   As a registered sales tax vendor, you can claim a credit for sales tax you overpaid, paid by mistake, or collected but then repaid to your customers, pursuant to 61 Pa Code §. 33.3. Cancellations...
   11/14/2022
   
8. When does the department pay interest on personal income tax refunds?
   The Department of Revenue must pay interest on any overpayments that are not credited or refunded within 75 days of the later of: (1) T he return due date or (2) T he actual filing date of a...
   11/14/2022
   
9. Should sales tax be collected on the refund of a security deposit?
   The refund of a security deposit is not subject to sales tax.
   11/14/2022
   
10. What are the due dates for filing the 1099-MISC/1099-NEC electronically and by paper?
    The due date is January 31 in the year following the applicable tax year. If January 31 does not fall on a business day, the due date will be moved to the next business day.
    11/14/2022
    

Check the status of your Pennsylvania state refund online at https://www.mypath.pa.gov. 

You will be prompted to enter:

• Your Social Security number
• The amount of your requested refund

Services for taxpayers with special hearing and/or speaking needs are available by calling 1-800-447-3020 (TT).

Your refund status will be updated daily. If the refund status has not changed or additional information is not being requested, the return still may be awaiting a routine review. You can continue to check your refund status online. Submit a question or contact the state’s Customer Experience Center for additional information at 1-717-787-8201, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (EST).

It takes around four weeks to process your PA tax return if you filed electronically. If the State needs to verify information reported on your return or request additional information, the process will take longer. After your overpayment is processed, it normally takes an additional three to four weeks for your refund to be mailed or direct deposited.

For paper filed PA-40 returns it can take eight to 10 weeks from the date the return was mailed for it to post to the system. Additionally, it may take approximately four weeks for your return to be reviewed and processed.

What can cause a delay in my Pennsylvania refund?

There are a number of reasons why your Pennsylvania state refund may be delayed, including the following:

• If the department needs to verify information reported on your return or request. additional information, the process will take longer.
• If you have math errors on your tax return or have other adjustments.
• If you used more than one form type to complete your tax return.
• If your tax return was missing information or incomplete.

Need more Pennsylvania refund and tax information?

More information regarding your Pennsylvania refund can be found at :

• https://revenue-pa.custhelp.com/app/home
• By calling Pennsylvania automated toll-free Information Line 1-888-PA-TAXES(728-2937)

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