Pennsylvania HB2395 proposes a six-month tax exemption on retail sales of lumber for nonbusiness use.

Pennsylvania HB2395 amends the state's sales and use tax to exclude the sale of lumber for nonbusiness use from tax for six months following the bill's effective date. This exclusion applies to hardwood and softwood lumber processed and prepared for construction or manufacturing. The Department of Revenue will provide guidance on this exclusion via its website. The tax exemption is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, or immediately if later.

Pennsylvania HB2395 proposes a six-month tax exemption on retail sales of lumber for nonbusiness use.

Pennsylvania HB2395 amends the state's sales and use tax to exclude the sale of lumber for nonbusiness use from tax for six months following the bill's effective date. This exclusion applies to hardwood and softwood lumber processed and prepared for construction or manufacturing. The Department of Revenue will provide guidance on this exclusion via its website. The tax exemption is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, or immediately if later.