Know Before You File

See how the removal of the $100K BIRT exemption will affect your Philadelphia small business starting in 2026.

Last updated: Jan 17, 2026 at 10:44 AM

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Your Tax Burden Increase

Your Annual Tax Increase

Every year, ongoing (tax due only, no estimated payments)

Your Shock Year Tax Increase

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Wait, what are estimated payments?

Here's the deal: the City wants their money upfront.

Every April, you don't just pay taxes on last year's income — you also pre-pay a chunk of next year's taxes based on what you made this year.

That means you're fronting the city money that you haven't earned yet.

If your income drops next year, you've already paid based on this year. You'll get it back eventually, but your cash flow takes the hit now.

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Important Disclaimer

This resource is not intended to be legal advice and your legal and tax advisors should be consulted.

Note: The LIFT class does not include
S-Corp and C-Corp entities.

No data—personally identifying or otherwise—is stored for this calculation.