“We increased the income limits for the first time in 17 years and we are providing larger maximum rebates for those who qualify,” said Rep. Steve Samuelson, prime sponsor of the legislation which expanded the PTRR. Read more
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HARRISBURG, March 23 – After the success of a recent pilot by the PA Department of Revenue, state Reps. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and Steve Samuelson have introduced legislation to codify a program that would instantly remit sales tax to the state. The legislation, H.B. 2300 , would officially establish the use of software that collects sales and use tax in real time for each transaction and sends it to the Department of Revenue, taking the burden of handling sales and use tax off the taxpayer. “As a small business owner myself, I know convenience and predictability can be hard to come by when you run a business,” said Cepeda-Freytiz. “This legislation would afford our small businesses just that, while ensuring 100% compliance among those who use it. This is a solution that clearly makes work easier for the businesses that fuel our economy and the state government.” Cepeda-Freytiz previously owned Mi Casa Su Casa Café, a breakfast and lunch café in downtown Reading that opened in 2007. The legislation would also allow the Department of Revenue to mandate use of the software for taxpayers with certain arrearages, with the first-year costs covered by the department. After the pilot program, three out of four participants chose to continue using the software at their own expense. House Bill 2300 has been referred to the House Finance Committee, chaired by Samuelson. The Finance Read more
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Work begins on state budget, website to address human trafficking, and more! Read more
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“By investing in infrastructure that promotes equity, mobility, and walkability, this project supports both transportation access and downtown economic vitality,” Samuelson said. Read more
Working for you; $675,000 in grants for our area and more! Read more
State Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, and state Sen. Nick Miller, D-Lehigh/Northampton, announced that a $200,000 Statewide Local Share Account grant for Hanover Township was awarded today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Read more
State Sen. Lisa Boscola and state Rep. Steve Samuelson, both D-Northampton, announced that a $475,000 Statewide Local Share Account grant for New Bethany was awarded today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Read more
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Tax rebate deadline Dec. 31; heating assistance available and more Read more
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