How do I sign up for myPATH?

Answer ID 4136   |    Published 11/17/2022 09:06 PM   |    Updated 04/01/2024 03:48 PM

• Access the myPATH homepage.
• Select the Sign Up link in the Log In panel.
• Select Next.
• Acknowledge the Electronic Correspondence and Communications Agreement by marking the checkbox, then select Next.
• 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
• Select Yes or No when asked "Are you a third party tax professional":
  • If Yes, 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 access tax accounts for your clients as an Account Manager once logged in.
    • Select Submit to complete registration.
    • Select the Home link in the top left of the confirmation page to Log in with your new user name and password.
    • Set up and confirm two-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.
    • Select Save.
    • Now you can request access to your clients' tax accounts. See How do I request access to a taxpayer's account? for more information.

• If No, you are signing up as a taxpayer for Pennsylvania tax purposes and will be considered the Primary Administrator of your tax account(s). With proper validation, you will be able to access and manage tax accounts for others once logged in.
  • Select an Identification type and enter your ID and name. See What ID should I use? for more information.
  • Select Next to continue to the Account Verification step.
  • From the drop-down list, select an Account Type to 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 an Account Validation method:
    • 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 the box 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.
  • Select Submit to complete registration.
  • Select the Home link in the top left of the confirmation page to Log in with your new user name and password.
  • Set up and confirm two-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.
  • Select Save.
  • You can now access your tax account(s) and may request access to manage tax accounts for other taxpayers or businesses.

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

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