Feb. 23, 2016
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf today signed legislation to benefit military personnel by restoring the exemption from the state’s Earned Income Tax (EIT) when they are on active-duty military service, said state Rep. David Parker (R-Monroe).
The Earned Income Tax (EIT) in Pennsylvania is assessed by and payable to local municipalities.
House Bill 561 restores the 1965 exemption for wages or compensation paid to individuals on active duty military service from the EIT, regardless of whether it is earned for service within the borders of the Commonwealth or not. The exemption was adopted in 1965 to honor and help military personnel called to active-duty military service.
Last June, the bill passed the House unanimously. On Feb. 10, the Senate also unanimously passed the measure.
“Five years ago this exemption was inadvertently removed, effectively raising taxes on the men and women defending our freedom.” Parker said, “We worked hard to get this bill through the House and Senate since last spring and we are very pleased to see House Bill 561 signed by the Governor today.”
State Representative Parker's legislative district includes Tobyhanna Army Depot and the East Stroudsburg National Guard Armory.
“On behalf of the 20,000 members of the Pennsylvania National Guard who are represented by the Pennsylvania National Guard Associations we are pleased Gov. Tom Wolf, the Senate and House have enacted House Bill 561 into law,” added Tim Gwinn, executive director of “PNGAS.” “The restoration of this 1965 local tax exemption continues the long tradition of Pennsylvanians honoring military service and provides a small token of thanks to them and their families.”
Representative David Parker
115th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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