Invoicing in Pennsylvania

Built-in handling of PA sales tax (6% state rate) and statutory late fees.

State sales tax
6.00%
Late fee max
1.5%/mo
Metros covered
16
Written contract req.
Yes
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Pennsylvania compliance at a glance

  • Sales tax: 6.00% state rate. State 6%; Allegheny +1%, Philadelphia +2%. Many services exempt.
  • Late fees: Up to 1.5% per month. (41 Pa. Cons. Stat. §201) Statutory rate 6%/yr; contract rates allowed in writing.
  • Written contracts: Required for jobs over $5,000.
  • Prompt-pay law: Pennsylvania Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (73 P.S. §501 et seq.). Subs paid within 14 days of GC receiving payment; 1% per month interest if late.

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