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Introduced
06/05/2025
06/05/2025
In Committee
06/05/2025
06/05/2025
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 general provisions, further providing for method of filing.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Tax Reform Code of 1971 to modify the method of filing tax returns and documents with the Department of Revenue. The bill changes existing language to mandate (rather than merely allow) electronic or telephonic filing of tax returns, documents, and payments. It provides the Department of Revenue the authority to determine alternative methods for signing and verifying documents electronically, ensuring these methods have the same legal validity as traditional handwritten signatures. The bill also introduces a provision allowing the Department to phase out telephonic filing if the revenue collected from that service no longer exceeds its operational costs. Significantly, these changes will apply to tax return filings and payments made after December 31, 2025, giving the Department of Revenue time to implement the new filing procedures. The bill takes effect immediately, signaling the legislature's intent to modernize tax filing methods and potentially reduce administrative costs associated with traditional paper filing.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (15)
Brett Miller (R)*,
Jake Banta (R),
Bryan Cutler (R),
Keith Greiner (R),
Joe Hamm (R),
Lee James (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
John Lawrence (R),
Milou Mackenzie (R),
Steve Mentzer (R),
David Rowe (R),
Gregory Scott (D),
Brian Smith (R),
Jim Struzzi (R),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Referred to Finance (on 06/05/2025)
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