Waxman bill to provide temporary tax relief for new charities passes House

Rep. Ben Waxman    June 10, 2026 | 11:32 AM

State Rep. Ben Waxman, D-Phila., announced that his legislation, H.B. 2305, to provide new charities with temporary tax relief has passed the House.

The bill supports new charities by letting the Revenue Department issue a conditional two-year exemption from Sales and Use Tax. Established charities already are largely exempt from SUT. The bill gives new organizations time to get off the ground and fulfill their charitable mission.

“I am extremely thrilled that this legislation has been voted out of the House. This bill will provide much-needed tax relief to many charities in our commonwealth so that they can better fulfill their goals. Providing charities with the allotted two years to get on their feet when they are newly established will benefit them and the communities that they serve.”

If a group is deemed not to meet the definition of a charity within two years, the department may assess it for the back taxes that were exempted.

The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.

###

Recent News

Cryptocurrency Corruption prevention bill moves through State Government Committee (1 day ago)

Legislation to prevent non-competes for broadcast workers reported out of House Labor and Industry Committee (Jun 09, 2026)

Legislation to prevent white nationalist housing communities in Pa., including Fairness Act protections, passes Pa. House and heads to Senate (Apr 28, 2026)

Over $5.3 million in violence prevention grants coming to Waxman’s district in Center City (Apr 15, 2026)

Waxman HIV decriminalization bill voted out of Judiciary Committee (Mar 10, 2026)

Jewish legislators issue statement on Holocaust Memorial Day and removal of slavery exhibit at Independence National Historical Park (Jan 27, 2026)