Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaSales Tax Rate 2024

Philadelphia County, located in South Eastern Pennsylvania, has sales tax rate of 8%.
The sales tax rate in Philadelphia County includes the Pennsylvania state tax and the county’s specific combined local sales tax rates. Certain jurisdictions levy special district taxes. The table below provides a breakdown of the sales tax rate by jurisdiction.
Pennsylvania 6.00%
PhiladelphiaCounty 2.00%
City + District Rate 0.00%
Combined Sales Tax Rate 8.00%

Philadelphia County Sales Tax Calculator

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The TaxHero sales tax calculator provides a combined sales tax rate based on a full address lookup. A complete address ensures precision since ZIP codes may cross different tax jurisdictions. Results are for reference and may need additional context for compliance. Contact us today for a demo and learn how TaxHero can support your business.

Who Needs To Collect Sales Tax in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?+

Businesses are required to collect sales tax in Philadelphia County if they have a sales tax nexus in Pennsylvania and sell to residents of Philadelphia County, whether at a physical location within the County or online.

Physical Nexus: This occurs when a business has a tangible presence in the state. Examples include having a store, warehouse, office, or employees in Pennsylvania if your business operates any of these within the state, you have a physical nexus and must collect sales tax from customers in Philadelphia County.
Economic Nexus: This is based on the volume of sales or number of transactions a business conducts in the state. For instance, if your business exceeds a certain threshold of sales or transactions in Pennsylvania which is often defined as a specific dollar amount or number of transactions, you establish economic nexus. This means even if you don’t have a physical presence in the state, you are still required to collect sales tax from customers in Philadelphia County.

City Sales Tax Rates in Philadelphia County, PA+

Philadelphia
Bensalem
Chester
Norristown
Upper Darby
 

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