An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for filing and payment of claim.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jake Banta and 17 co-sponsors

The bill extends the filing deadline for senior citizens property tax and rent rebate claims under the PTRR program.

Referred to Finance

Summary of HB 2679 (2025-2026) – Taxpayer Relief Act (Senior Citizens Property Tax / Rent Rebate)

Main purpose and intent

HB 2679 proposes amending the Taxpayer Relief Act to extend or adjust provisions related to senior citizens property tax and rent rebate (PTRR) programs.

The bill is framed as changing filing and payment procedures for PTRR claims, with a focus on extending the deadline for filing.

Key provisions and changes

Amends the act of June 27, 2006 (Taxpayer Relief Act) to modify how claims for senior citizens property tax and rent rebates are filed and/or paid.

Specifically, the legislation is described as “Extending the Deadline for Filing Property Tax/Rent Rebate Applications,” indicating the primary change is an extension of time for eligible seniors to file rebates.

Details such as the exact new filing deadline, eligibility criteria, income thresholds, credit calculation, or payment timing are not provided in the provided summary text. The bill text would specify these mechanics (e.g., new filing window, late-filing allowances, impacted payment timelines, and any associated administrative rules).

Who would be affected

Eligible senior citizens and possibly other qualified individuals who participate in the PTRR program in Pennsylvania.

Applicants who have historically faced deadline constraints for filing PTRR claims would be the primary group affected by extending the deadline.

Pennsylvania Department of Revenue and agencies administering the PTRR program would implement and administer the revised filing/payment procedures.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Current action: Referred to the House Finance Committee (as of June 29, 2026).

Sponsor and co-sponsors include Rep. Jack Rader (prime sponsor) and a broad slate of Republican legislators; co-sponsors cover multiple districts.

The bill’s status indicates no votes have been recorded yet in the provided materials; it is at the committee stage, with potential for amendments and subsequent floor action.

The memo accompanying the bill highlights the subject: “Extending the Deadline for Filing Property Tax/Rent Rebate Applications,” signaling the legislative intent to provide more time for claim submission.

Additional notes

The bill is part of a broader set of amendments to the Taxpayer Relief Act, which has previously seen changes such as increasing death benefit exclusions, clarifying notices, and other relief measures (as referenced by related bills HB 32, HB 325, HB 329, HB 702, HB 817 in the companion materials).

If enacted, the extension would impact both applicants and the administrative workflows for PTRR processing, including eligibility verification, deadline calculations, and distribution of rebates.

For readers seeking precise changes (e.g., the exact new filing deadline, applicability, and any associated state budget or fiscal impact), the full bill text and fiscal notes would provide the detailed language and financial implications.