HR 457
A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on the feasibility of eliminating property taxes for certain seniors in this Commonwealth.
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Bill overview
This resolution directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study the feasibility of eliminating property taxes for certain seniors in Pennsylvania. The study will examine potential approaches, such as exemptions or graduated tax scales, and consider how municipalities and counties could replace lost revenue. It will also address potential fraud and abuse related to such a change.
Key provisions
- Assess the feasibility of exempting low-income seniors from property taxes.
- Evaluate the potential for a graduated property tax scale based on income levels.
- Identify measures to prevent fraud or abuse in property tax exemptions.
- Explore alternative revenue sources for municipalities and counties.
- Require the committee to issue a report within 120 days.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania Seniors
- Homeowners
- Municipalities
- Counties
- Senior Citizens
Notable changes
- The resolution proposes a study into eliminating property taxes for seniors.
- It suggests exploring different tax reduction models based on income.
- It acknowledges the financial burden of property taxes on seniors.
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