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HB 1316

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 time for filing returns.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marc Anderson and 17 co-sponsors

HB 1316 modifies Pennsylvania sales and use tax return filing deadlines under the 1971 Tax Reform Code, affecting business compliance timing and state revenue collection schedules.

Referred to Finance
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Bill Summary · HB 1316

Legislative bill overview

HB 1316 modifies Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code of 1971 to adjust the timeline for filing sales and use tax returns. The bill amends provisions governing when businesses must submit these tax filings to the state. The specific changes to filing deadlines are not detailed in the bill title alone, requiring review of the full text for exact modifications.

Why is this important

Sales and use tax filing deadlines directly affect cash flow for businesses and revenue collection timing for the state. Changes to filing timelines can reduce administrative burden on small businesses or alter the state's tax revenue forecasting and budget planning. Pennsylvania businesses and the Department of Revenue would need to adapt their systems and procedures accordingly.

Potential points of contention

  • Business compliance costs: Extending deadlines could benefit smaller businesses with limited accounting staff, but compressed deadlines might create hardship; the direction of change matters significantly
  • State revenue timing: Earlier filing deadlines improve cash flow predictability for the state budget, while later deadlines may create uncertainty in revenue projections
  • Competitive consistency: Changes should align with federal tax filing timelines and neighboring states' requirements to avoid confusion for multi-state businesses

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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