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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania exempts construction contractors from sales tax on building materials used for affordable housing
Last action · January 23, 2025: Referred to FINANCE, Jan. 23, 2025Sponsors: Jim Prokopiak and 16 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Pennsylvania House Bill 303 exempts construction contractors from the state on building materials, supplies, and related services used for affordable housing projects. The tax exemption takes effect in 60 days.
Lowers material costs for builders working on affordable housing projects across Pennsylvania by removing the state sales tax on supplies.
- The Tax Reform Code of 1971 is Pennsylvania's primary statute governing state taxation, sales and use tax, and tax credits. context
Who It Would Affect
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construction contractors
Construction contractors are exempted from paying sales and use tax on building materials, supplies, and services used for affordable housing projects.
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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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