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Pennsylvania Bill Exempts Out-of-State Military Spouses from Personal Income Tax on Compensation

Original title: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income.

Last action · January 17, 2025: Referred to FINANCE, Jan. 17, 2025Sponsors: Bob Merski and 12 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Pennsylvania House Bill 207 exempts the income of military spouses residing with service members outside the Commonwealth from state personal income tax. The measure amends Section 303(a)(1)(i) of the and takes effect in 60 days.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Spouses of members of the armed forces residing outside Pennsylvania

Their income derived while residing with an active-duty service member outside the Commonwealth becomes exempt from Pennsylvania personal income tax.

Key Facts

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When does this tax change go into effect?
The act takes effect in 60 days following its enactment.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

1 action
  1. Jan 17, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to FINANCE, Jan. 17, 2025

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Connected Entities

Department of Revenue, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States Government and 1 more
OrganizationDepartment of Revenue“State agency charged with duties under the Tax Reform Code”Map →
locationCommonwealth of Pennsylvania“The state jurisdiction implementing the tax change”Map →
OrganizationUnited States Government“Source of active duty income for armed forces members”Map →
otherTax Reform Code of 1971“The statutory code being amended by the bill”Map →

Sources

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www.palegis.us

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