HB1534

In tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; providing for Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program; and making a repeal.

Chamber Passed·6/25/25

Pennsylvania HB1534 amends tax credit definitions and establishes the Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program.

Pennsylvania HB1534 amends the definition of "tax credit" and establishes the Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program. The bill provides a tax credit for child and dependent care employment-related expenses, with specific amounts based on the number of dependents. The Department of Revenue must report annually on the program's effectiveness. The tax credit applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021, and ending before January 1, 2023, and subsequent years. The act takes effect immediately.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · Jun 25, 2025
Current
Finance Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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14
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

128 Yea

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75 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 10, 2025

10:00 AM

Finance (h) Hearing

Jun 4, 2025

9:30 AM

Finance (h) Hearing

History

Jun 25, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Jun 25, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (128-75)

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

In the Senate