HB1596

In sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax.

Introduced·6/11/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1596 exempts sales of personal computers, tablets, and related items from sales tax if purchased for nonbusiness use during a specific.

HB1596 amends the Tax Reform Code of 1971 to exclude sales of personal computers, tablets, personal digital assistants, peripheral devices, Internet access devices, and related items from sales tax if purchased for nonbusiness use during a specified period. The exclusion applies to items with a sales price of up to $1,500. The exclusion period is defined as the first Saturday in August to the third Saturday in August. The bill also exempts school supplies from sales tax during the same period, provided they are purchased for nonbusiness use and cost $50 or less per item.

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History

Jun 11, 2025

House

Referred to Finance