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PA HB1503

PA HB1503
In sales and use tax, further providing for definitions.


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Introduced
05/28/2025
In Committee
09/10/2025
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 sales and use tax, further providing for definitions.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Tax Reform Code of 1971 by modifying the definition of "processing" in relation to sales and use tax. Specifically, the bill adds the phrase "as of December 23, 2003, or" to the existing definition of processing, which currently includes the production of Internet access as defined in the Internet Tax Freedom Act. The addition of this language appears to provide a specific reference point for the definition of Internet access, potentially clarifying the tax treatment of Internet-related services. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, which is a standard provision to allow time for implementation and for relevant parties to understand and comply with the new language. While the precise legal implications may require careful interpretation, the amendment seems designed to provide more precise language around the tax treatment of Internet access and mobile telecommunications services.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Laid on the table (on 09/10/2025)

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