Who needs an REV-181 form?
When you cease your business activity in Pennsylvania, you should obtain a Tax Clearance Certificate from the PA Department of Revenue and the PA Department of Labor and Industry. This document certifies that your business entity has satisfied all tax obligations (taxes, penalties, fees, charges and other liabilities). To obtain this certificate one should fill out and file the form REV-181.
What is a REV-181 form for?
This form is a PA application for a Tax Clearance Certificate. The business owner should file this certificate with the court for the dissolution of the business entity.
Is an REV-181 form accompanied by other forms?
You do not need to send other forms with this application.
When is an REV-181 form due?
You should complete the Application for a Tax Clearance Certificate (REV 181) as soon as you decide to stop your business. The Tax Clearance Certificate will not be issued until all taxes are paid. The process of obtaining the Tax Clearance Certificate may take up to nine months.
How do I fill out a PA REV form 181?
The applicant must provide the following information:
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Name, location, type of business (partnership, domestic corporation, association, LLP, foreign corporation, business trust, nonprofit corporation, liquidating trust, LLC), Federal Employer Identification Number
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Description of business activity
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Information about the licenses, permits or accounts (with the action periods)
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Information about the possible business transfer
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Purpose of Clearance Certificate
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Statement of authorization
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Information about the employees, stockholders
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All real estate now owned in PA that the business will dispose
The person who fills out the form should also sign it and print his name.
Where do I send a REV-181 form?
The applicant must file one copy of the certificate with the PA Department of Revenue and the other copy with PA Department of Labor and Industry. One can find the mail addresses in the form.