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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania Bill Prohibits Tax Deductions for Employer Anti-Union Expenses
Last action · February 25, 2025: Referred to FINANCE, Feb. 25, 2025Sponsors: John Inglis and 18 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Pennsylvania House Bill 724 prohibits corporations operating in the Commonwealth from taking state tax deductions for business expenses incurred while attempting to influence employees regarding labor organization activities. The restriction applies to taxable years beginning on or after the effective date of the act.
Changes state tax reporting rules for corporations doing business in Pennsylvania by disallowing deductions for specific anti-union activities and meetings, directly affecting corporate tax liabilities and accounting practices.
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.
domestic entities
Corporations formed under Pennsylvania laws are prohibited from taking tax deductions for expenses related to opposing unionization efforts.
foreign entities
Corporations organized under the laws of jurisdictions outside Pennsylvania that operate in the Commonwealth are prohibited from deducting anti-union expenses.
labor organizations
Organizations representing employees are impacted by restrictions on employer spending and tax deductions aimed at influencing unionization.
Key Facts
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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- Feb 25, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to FINANCE, Feb. 25, 2025
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New State Tax Restriction on Labor Activities
The bill establishes a direct link between state tax deductions and corporate expenditures on union avoidance, creating a new enforcement mechanism through tax code disallowances.
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Sources
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Analysis Score
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