Tax return design specifications | Department of Revenue

City of Philadelphia

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This guide outlines the required specifications for replicating or substituting City of Philadelphia tax returns. Guidelines help ensure that reproduced forms are compatible with the City’s processing system and present consistent information across City tax forms.

Vendors should refer to this guide before substituting or replicating a City of Philadelphia tax form.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Tax year 2022 requires vendors to complete testing and be approved to submit substitute forms. Contact taxformtesting@phila.gov to request additional information.

Name	Description	Released
2021 Tax return design specifications PDF	Design requirements for vendors who create 2021 tax returns, schedules, and payment coupons for the City.	March 1, 2022
2020 Tax return design specifications PDF	Design requirements for vendors who create 2020 tax returns, schedules, and payment coupons for the City.	January 26, 2021
2019 Tax return design specifications PDF	Design requirements for vendors who create 2019 tax returns, schedules, and payment coupons for the City.	February 6, 2020
2018 Tax return design specifications PDF	Design requirements for vendors who create 2018 tax returns, schedules, and payment coupons for the City.	April 16, 2019
2017 Tax return design specifications PDF	Design requirements for vendors who create 2017 tax returns, schedules, and payment coupons for the City.	December 4, 2017
2016 Tax return design specifications PDF	Design requirements for vendors who create 2016 tax returns, schedules, and payment coupons for the City.	November 02, 2016