HB 32
An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for definitions.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Taxpayer Relief Act to update the definition of ‘income’ used in the senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance program. Specifically, it clarifies that certain Social Security benefits, including cost-of-living adjustments, and some insurance benefits are included in the calculation of income for eligibility purposes. The bill also adjusts the death benefit exclusion from $5,000 to $10,000.
Key provisions
- Revised definition of ‘income’ to include certain Social Security benefits and insurance payments.
- Clarification that Social Security cost-of-living adjustments do not disqualify individuals from property tax and rent rebates.
- Adjustment of the death benefit exclusion in the property tax and rent rebate program to $10,000.
- Includes benefits received under State unemployment insurance laws.
- Includes interest received from government entities.
- Includes realized capital gains and rentals.
- Includes workers' compensation benefits.
- Includes gifts of cash or property exceeding $300.
Who is affected
- Senior citizens
- Pennsylvania residents eligible for property tax and rent rebates
- Social Security recipients
- Individuals receiving unemployment benefits
Notable changes
- Increased death benefit exclusion from $5,000 to $10,000.
- Expanded definition of ‘income’ to include more types of Social Security benefits.
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