An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for discount.
SB 473 amends Pennsylvania's 1971 Tax Reform Code to adjust discounts for businesses that pay sales and use tax on time. It directly affects businesses filing sales tax returns (monthly, quarterly, or semiannually) by offering two discount options: a flat fee per return ($25, $75, or $150 based on filing frequency) plus a percentage discount (1% on the first $1 million of taxable revenue, then 0.25% on amounts over $1 million). The bill replaces the previous discount structure with these specific, tiered provisions to incentivize prompt tax payments. The changes take effect 60 days after enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2025
Last action Mar 31, 2025
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Total actions
5
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1
Committee
3
Mar 31, 2025
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to Finance
upper
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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