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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania House Bill 22 exempts National Guard pay from state personal income tax
Last action · January 8, 2025: Referred to FINANCE, Jan. 8, 2025Sponsors: Dane Watro and 9 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Pennsylvania House Bill 22 excludes all salary earned by National Guard members for active and nonactive duty from state personal income tax. The change applies to both residents and nonresidents serving in the National Guard and takes effect in 60 days.
Who It Would Affect
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National Guard members
Department of Revenue
The Department of Revenue must update tax collection procedures and forms to reflect the exclusion of National Guard salary from taxable income.
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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 8, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to FINANCE, Jan. 8, 2025
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