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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania House Bill 315 alters sales tax collection discounts for businesses
Last action · January 23, 2025: Referred to FINANCE, Jan. 23, 2025Sponsors: Paul Friel and 14 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Pennsylvania House Bill 315 alters the tax collection discount structure for businesses filing returns, replacing fixed per-return caps with tiered percentage rates based on taxable revenue. Businesses collect and remit sales tax within the prescribed time to qualify for the compensation discount.
Changes how much tax collection compensation businesses can retain, shifting the discount amount based on whether taxable revenue is above or below one million dollars.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Licensees
Licensees filing sales and use tax returns will calculate their collection discount using a new percentage-based tier rather than previous fixed caps.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 23, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to FINANCE, Jan. 23, 2025
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