The upgrade of the myPATH system will involve a period of roughly four days in December when taxpayers will be unable to access their online accounts. As a result, the department is asking its customers to plan accordingly.  

In December 2026, the Department of Revenue is scheduled to implement an upgrade to my Pennsylvania Tax Hub (myPATH), the department’s online system where PA taxpayers manage their state tax accounts. As part of the upgrade, taxpayers will see several improvements that will make navigation of the system more intuitive and user‑friendly. 

The overall layout of myPATH will remain familiar with the following enhancements: 

• Clearer navigation 
• Progress bars to show where you are in a transaction 
• More accessible links and improved readability throughout the account center 
• Enhanced log-in security features 

As part of this upgrade, myPATH will be temporarily unavailable from 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 10 through 6 a.m. on Monday, December 14. 

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DOR Launches Annual Tax Seminars

The Department of Revenue recently kicked off its annual Tax Seminar series, welcoming tax professionals from across Pennsylvania to the first sessions of the year in Cumberland and Lehigh counties. Alicia Gonse, Aly Winkelspecht, Jason Shughart, Jane McCurdy and Ryan Froman were a handful of Revenue employees who presented on behalf of the agency.

The seminars highlighted best practices for working with DOR and covered notable changes to state tax laws, policies, and procedures. Department tax experts covered key changes related to Personal Income Tax (PIT), Corporate Net Income Tax (CNIT), Sales and Use Tax (SUT), the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit (WPTC), and the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program.

The seminars also featured speakers from the PA Department of Labor & Industry, who offered guidance on navigating the Unemployment Compensation Management System (UCMS) and answered questions about employer responsibilities and system functionality.

DOR’s Tax Seminars continue to offer participants the opportunity to earn continuing education credits while gaining direct access to department staff and tools designed to support their work. To find dates and locations for upcoming sessions, visit the Tax Seminars page on the Revenue website.

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Under Governor Shapiro’s Leadership, Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Delivers More Than $1.1 Billion in Rebates for Eligible Older Pennsylvanians, People with Disabilities

Governor Josh Shapiro recently announced that his Administration has delivered more than $1.1 billion in property tax and rent relief to Pennsylvania seniors and people with disabilities since taking office. This progress builds on the Governor’s expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program — the largest targeted tax cut for seniors in nearly two decades.

As one of the Governor’s first tax cuts, the PTRR expansion is helping more Pennsylvanians stay in their homes, pay their bills, and make ends meet.

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Revenue Leaders Share Expertise at NESTOA Annual Conference

The 2026 Annual Conference of the Northeastern States Tax Officials Association (NESTOA) brought together tax administrators, industry partners, and policy leaders from across the northeast — and the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue was well represented. Several of our colleagues participated as speakers and panelists, offering insights on technology, mentoring, audit innovation, and collection strategies.

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Reminder: Revenue Launches Plain-Language Guide to Tax Notices

The Department of Revenue recognizes that not everyone who receives a tax notice is an expert on tax terminology. We recently launched a new Understanding Your Notice web page designed to help taxpayers understand the notices they receive from the department through the mail or myPATH.

This new page aims to provide a clear, plain-language guide to help taxpayers better follow what their notice means and what they need to do next. You can find information about various notices, instructions on how to resolve a notice, and resources available to taxpayers in need of accessibility accommodations.

Visit the Understanding Your Notice Page

Amy Gill Participates in IRS SOI Consultants Panel

The Department of Revenue’s executive team is thrilled to share that Morgan Zimmerman will be staying with the department in a new role as our Executive Advisor for Emerging Technologies. We’re incredibly lucky to have her stepping into this position, where she will lead governance efforts, guide technology intake and review, strengthen cross‑agency coordination, and advise executives on trends, risks, and opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. Morgan began in this role on September 12, although she will continue participating in the William and Hannah Penn Fellowship through next year.



Before joining the Commonwealth, Morgan served as an AI Policy Analyst at the White House Office of Management and Budget, where she helped shape the federal government’s first AI governance and transparency policies. She holds a master’s degree in data science for Public Policy from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science from Messiah University.

The Department of Revenue welcomed several interns over the summer who made an impact in various areas of the agency. Our interns worked in offices throughout the state and learned a lot while picking up new skills through firsthand experience.

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