PA

Pennsylvania Surplus Lines Tax Filing 2026

The Pennsylvania surplus lines tax is 3% of gross premium, plus a $20.00 stamping fee per filing. SLTax360 automates every filing so MGAs, wholesalers, and retail brokers stay compliant without manual entry.

Schedule a Demo Calculate PA Tax

Rates effective from 2026-07-24

Pennsylvania Rates Snapshot
Surplus Lines Tax 3%
Stamping Fee $20.00

Estimate only. Figures are calculated from published state rates and are not a guarantee of the amounts due. Verify with the applicable state or stamping office before filing.

How SLTax360 Files Pennsylvania Surplus Lines Taxes

Filing surplus lines tax in Pennsylvania means navigating Pennsylvania 's specific submission channel, fee structure, and deadline rules. SLTax360 abstracts that away: we maintain the Pennsylvania rate configuration in a versioned table and apply it automatically to every invoice you submit.

Each Pennsylvania transaction we file is itemized into its components — surplus lines tax (3%), stamping fee ($20.00) — so your audit trail shows exactly which line went where. Confirmations are retained, deadlines are tracked, and filings are reconciled against your invoice data.

Whether you're an MGA filing a handful of Pennsylvania transactions per month or a wholesaler running hundreds, the workflow is the same: upload, we file, you stay compliant. Want to verify the numbers yourself first? Run a free Pennsylvania calculation — no signup required.

Pennsylvania Notes: Pennsylvania: 3% SL tax. Fire marshal (municipal) 0.7% on fire lines. Flat $20 stamping fee per original filing, payable by the insured (PSLA bulletin 2016-10-14, effective 2017-01-01). A/P and R/P adjustments carry no stamping fee. Late filing (received 45+ days after effective date) adds $25 and a missing 1609-PR adds $50 — both are licensee-borne and may NOT be passed to the insured.

Pennsylvania Surplus Lines FAQ

As of 2026, the Pennsylvania surplus lines tax rate is 3% of gross premium. The tax base in Pennsylvania does not include policy fees.

Yes. Pennsylvania applies a stamping fee of $20.00 per filing, on top of the surplus lines tax. Stamping fees fund the state-designated stamping office that reviews and processes filings.

SLTax360 automates Pennsylvania surplus lines tax filing for MGAs, wholesalers, and retail brokers. We submit each transaction through the appropriate state-mandated channel (OPTins, SLIP+, or the state's own portal where applicable), retain audit-ready confirmations, and track deadlines so nothing slips. Try the free Pennsylvania rate in the public calculator before signing up.

Pennsylvania: 3% SL tax. Fire marshal (municipal) 0.7% on fire lines. Flat $20 stamping fee per original filing, payable by the insured (PSLA bulletin 2016-10-14, effective 2017-01-01). A/P and R/P adjustments carry no stamping fee. Late filing (received 45+ days after effective date) adds $25 and a missing 1609-PR adds $50 — both are licensee-borne and may NOT be passed to the insured.

Ready to Automate Pennsylvania Filings?

A 20-minute demo will show you how SLTax360 handles your Pennsylvania volume end-to-end.

Schedule a Demo Browse All States