HB853

Further providing for notices of taxes; providing for removal of deceased spouse; further providing for installment payment of taxes; and providing for imposition of fees for collection of delinquent per capita, poll and occupation taxes.

Chamber Passed·6/3/25

Pennsylvania HB853 amends the Local Tax Collection Law to allow fees for collecting delinquent per capita, poll, and occupation taxes.

HB853 amends the Local Tax Collection Law to allow tax collectors, taxing districts, or designated private entities to impose and collect fees for the costs incurred in collecting delinquent per capita, poll, and occupation taxes. The fees can only be imposed for costs incurred after the effective date of this act. The collection of these delinquent taxes is not subject to a contingent fee audit. Additionally, delinquent taxpayers cannot seek reimbursement or elimination of fees for costs incurred before the effective date of this act.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 21–0 · Jun 3, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 22

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

Jun 3

10:30 AM

Finance (s) Hearing

History

Jun 22

Senate

Re-reported as committed

Jun 9

Senate

Second consideration

Jun 9

Senate

Re-referred to Appropriations