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PA SB211
In personal income tax, providing for contributions for grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), entitled "An act relating to tax reform and State taxation by codifying and enumerating certain subjects of taxation and imposing taxes thereon; providing procedures for the payment, collection, administration and enforcement thereof; providing for tax credits in certain cases; conferring powers and imposing duties upon the Department of Revenue, certain employers, fiduciaries, individuals, persons, corporations and other entities; prescribing crimes, offenses and penalties," in personal income tax, providing for contributions for grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Tax Reform Code of 1971 to create a new voluntary contribution mechanism on Pennsylvania's individual income tax return form, allowing taxpayers to donate to grant programs for fire companies and emergency medical services (EMS) companies starting in taxable years after December 31, 2025. Specifically, taxpayers can contribute a minimum of $1 on their tax return, which would be deducted from their tax refund. The Department of Revenue will calculate the total contributions, subtract administrative costs, and transfer the funds to a restricted revenue account within the General Fund. These funds will be used by the Office of State Fire Commissioner to fund grants under two specific subchapters of Pennsylvania law related to fire and EMS grant programs. The bill requires the Department of Revenue to provide information about the donation option on tax return instructions, including an address for taxpayers who want to contribute but do not receive a tax refund. Additionally, the Office of State Fire Commissioner must provide an annual report to legislative committees detailing the amount of money raised through this checkoff plan and how the funds were utilized. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (12)
Michele Brooks (R)*,
Rosemary Brown (R),
Jay Costa (D),
Frank Farry (R),
Wayne Fontana (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Tracy Pennycuick (R),
Kristin Phillips-Hill (R),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Last Action
Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS (on 03/31/2025)
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