Proposed end to some tax exemptions in PA could raise prices

Nice sales tax exemption you've got there: Pa. lawmakers may take an ax to it

With the budget overdue and facing significant deficits, one GOP leader says he’s willing to consider eliminating various sales tax exemptions.

Prices on certain goods, services could rise as Pa. lawmakers consider axing some sales tax exemptions

With the budget overdue and facing significant deficits, one GOP leader says he’s willing to consider changes.

Proposed end to some tax exemptions in PA could raise prices

HARRISBURG — Sales tax exemptions for everything from newspapers to legal services to candy cost the commonwealth billions every year, and at least one top policymaker says he’s open to getting rid of some as members wrestle with a significant budget deficit. Changes to the state’s tax code are rare. Any tax increase — or even a perceived one — can easily incite public outrage against state legislators who want to keep their seats. But as the Ge…

PA Lawmakers Weigh Ending Sales Tax Exemptions

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Prices on Certain Goods, Services Could Rise as Pa. Lawmakers Consider Axing Some Sales Tax Exemptions

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Sales tax exemptions for everything from newspapers to legal services to candy cost the commonwealth billions every year, and at least one top policymaker says he’s open to getting rid of some as members wrest…