How do I sign up for myPATH? (2025)

To sign up for a myPATH profile:

• Access the myPATH homepage.
• Select theSign Uplink intheLog Inpanel.

• SelectNext.
• Acknowledge theElectronic Correspondence and Communications Agreement bymarking the checkbox, then selectNext.
• Provide the following:
  • a unique email address that is not associated with any other myPATH profile
  • a username that is a minimum of 5 characters and does not contain any special characters
  • a password that is a minimum of 8 characters and contains at least one of each of the following: uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters
  • a primary phone number
• SelectYesor Nowhen asked "Are you a third party tax professional":
  • IfYes, you are signing up exclusively as a third party, not as a taxpayer for Pennsylvania tax purposes. With proper validation, you will be able to accesstax accounts for your clients as anAccount Manageronce logged in.
    • SelectSubmitto complete registration.
    • Select theHomelink in the top left of the confirmation page to Log in with your new user name and password.
    • Set up and confirmtwo-step verification. See What is two-step verification and how do I get my security code? for more information.
    • Enter your Name.
    • Add a secret question and answer.
    • Set up Due Date Reminders for business taxes if applicable.
    • SelectSave.
    • Now you can request access to your clients' tax accounts. SeeHow do I request access to a taxpayer's account?for more information.

• IfNo, you are signing up as a taxpayer for Pennsylvania tax purposes and will be considered thePrimary Administratorof your tax account(s). With proper validation, you will be able to access and manage tax accounts for others once logged in.
  • Select anIdentification typeand enter your ID and name. See What ID should I use? for more information.
  • SelectNextto continue to the Account Verification step.
  • Fromthe drop-down list, select anAccount Typeto validate, one that is associated with your ID and name. If you have more than one tax account type associated with your ID and name, you will be able to access the remaining account types once you are logged in.
  • From the drop-down list, select anAccount Validationmethod:
    • Letter ID
    • Online Business Registration Confirmation Number
    • Payment Amount; or
    • Return Line Item
    • If you are unable to complete one of the listed account validation methods, check thebox to request a myPATH Access Letter and select Submit. The letter will be mailed to the address on file under your ID and name within 10 business days. You will be able to log in, but you will not be able to access your tax information. Once received, the letter will have instructions on how to use the Letter ID to complete registration. See I requested an Access Letter when I signed up for myPATH - what do I do next? for more information.
  • Opt-in to electronic correspondence if applicable. See Can I view letters I receive from the department? for more information.
  • SelectSubmitto complete registration.
  • Select theHomelink in the top left of the confirmation page to Log in with your new user name and password.
  • Set up and confirmtwo-step verification. See What is two-step verification and how do I get my security code? for more information.
  • Enter your Name.
  • Add a secret question and answer.
  • Set up Due Date Reminders for business taxes if applicable.
  • SelectSave.
  • You can now access your tax account(s) and may request access to manage tax accounts for other taxpayers or businesses.

Video Tutorials:

• How to Create a Primary User Profile available athttps://youtu.be/0xRPhiIzJRM.
• How to Create a Profile as a Local Taxing Authority for PURTA available athttps://youtu.be/7zfiZiGDpno.

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