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PA SB252
PA SB252In personal income tax, further providing for special tax provisions for poverty and for returns and liability.
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Introduced
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
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, further providing for special tax provisions for poverty and for returns and liability.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code to simplify tax filing requirements for elderly taxpayers with low incomes. Specifically, taxpayers who are 65 years of age or older and would qualify for 100% tax forgiveness (a provision that eliminates tax liability for low-income individuals) will no longer be required to file a state income tax return for that taxable year. This applies both to individual taxpayers and married couples where both spouses are 65 or older. The change aims to reduce administrative burden for seniors with very low incomes by eliminating the need to file a tax return if they would not owe any taxes. The new provisions will take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, giving state tax authorities and taxpayers time to prepare for the change. The bill's immediate implementation means it becomes law as soon as it is signed, though the substantive tax filing changes will not occur until the 2026 tax year.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Finance (on 02/13/2025)
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