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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania House Bill 206 exempts active-duty military wages and certain out-of-state military spouses from local earned income taxes
Last action · January 17, 2025: Referred to FINANCE, Jan. 17, 2025Sponsors: Bob Merski and 7 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Pennsylvania House Bill 206 amends the Local Tax Enabling Act to exclude active-duty military wages and the compensation of military spouses residing with them outside the Commonwealth from local taxation. The measure takes effect in 60 days.
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.
individuals on active military service
Active military service members are exempt from local earned income taxes on their military compensation.
spouses of active military individuals
Military spouses residing with active service members outside Pennsylvania are exempt from local earned income taxes on their compensation.
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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 17, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to FINANCE, Jan. 17, 2025
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