Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 8 R cosponsors

SB 576 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in mutual thrift institutions tax, further providing for imposition, report and payment of tax and exemptions.

Last action — Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 8, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Stalled 26% · moderate confidence
  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 R).

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In plain language

This bill amends tax provisions for mutual thrift institutions.

The bill modifies the tax structure for mutual thrift institutions, focusing on the imposition, reporting, and payment of taxes. It aims to adjust certain tax exemptions and requirements related to these institutions.

Summary

Reduction of the Mutual Thrift Institutions Tax

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

67 added · 84 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of SB 576 removes specific language about tax rates for certain calendar years and replaces it with a more streamlined provision. This change eliminates references to tax rates for individual years, making the law easier to understand and apply moving forward. It matters because clarity in tax legislation can help institutions comply more effectively and may lead to more consistent revenue for the state.

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576 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
1764 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
576 2025 INTRODUCED BY ROBINSON, ROTHMAN, PENNYCUICK, STEFANO, COLEMAN, BARTOLOTTA AND LAUGHLIN, APRIL 9, 2025 REFERRED TO FINANCE, APRIL 9, 2025 AN ACT Amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), entitled "An act relating to tax reform and State taxation by codifying and enumerating certain subjects of taxation and imposing taxes thereon;
576 2025 INTRODUCED BY ROBINSON, ROTHMAN, PENNYCUICK, STEFANO, COLEMAN, BARTOLOTTA, LAUGHLIN AND BROOKS, APRIL 9, 2025 SENATOR HUTCHINSON, FINANCE, AS AMENDED, JUNE 3, 2026 AN ACT Amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), entitled "An act relating to tax reform and State taxation by codifying and enumerating certain subjects of taxation and imposing taxes thereon;
Section 1502(a) and (d)(2) of the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, are amended AND SUBSECTION (D) IS AMENDED BY ADDING A PARAGRAPH to <-- read:
Section 1502(a) and (d)(2) of the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, are amended to read:
Exemptions.--(a) Every institution shall annually, by April 15 of each year beginning in the year 1984, make a report to the Department of Revenue, setting forth the entire amount of taxable net income received or accrued by said institution from all sources during the preceding year, and such other information as the department may require, and upon such taxable net income the said institution shall pay into the State Treasury, through the Department of Revenue, for the use of the Commonwealth, a State excise tax at the rate of eleven and one- half per cent for the calendar years 1983, 1984, 1985 and 1986 and fiscal years beginning in 1983, 1984, 1985 and 1986, at the rate of twenty per cent for calendar years 1987, 1988, 1989 and 1990 and fiscal years beginning in 1987, 1988, 1989 and 1990 and at the rate of twelve and one-half per cent for calendar year 1991 and fiscal years beginning in 1991 and at the rate of eleven and one-half per cent for calendar year 1992 [and each <-- calendar year thereafter] and fiscal years beginning in 1992 and <-- [each fiscal year thereafter] upon such annual taxable net <-- income, for the privilege of doing business in the Commonwealth.
Exemptions.--(a) Every institution shall annually, by April 15 of each year beginning in the year 1984, make a report to the Department of Revenue, setting forth the entire amount of taxable net income received or accrued by said institution from all sources during the preceding year, and such other information as the department may require, and upon such taxable net income the said institution shall pay into the State Treasury, through the Department of Revenue, for the use of the Commonwealth, a State excise tax at the rate of eleven and one- half per cent for the calendar years 1983, 1984, 1985 and 1986 and fiscal years beginning in 1983, 1984, 1985 and 1986, at the rate of twenty per cent for calendar years 1987, 1988, 1989 and 1990 and fiscal years beginning in 1987, 1988, 1989 and 1990 and at the rate of twelve and one-half per cent for calendar year 1991 and fiscal years beginning in 1991 and at the rate of eleven and one-half per cent for calendar year 1992 and each calendar year thereafter and fiscal years beginning in 1992 and each fiscal year thereafter upon such annual taxable net income, for the privilege of doing business in the Commonwealth.
The annual rate of the tax imposed by this section UPON THE <-- TAXPAYER'S ANNUAL INCOME FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF DOING BUSINESS IN THIS COMMONWEALTH for taxable years beginning for the calendar year or fiscal year on or after the dates specified shall be as follows:
The annual rate of the tax imposed by this section for taxable years beginning for the calendar year or fiscal year on or after the dates specified shall be as follows:
Taxable Year Tax Rate January 1, 2025, <-- through December 31, 2025 7.95% January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026 7.45% 8.55% <-- January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027 6.95% 7.95% <-- 20250SB0576PN1764 - 2 - January 1, 2028, through December 31, 2028 6.45% 7.45% <-- January 1, 2029, through December 31, 2029 5.95% 6.95% <-- January 1, 2030, through December 31, 2030 5.45% 6.45% <-- January 1, 2031, and each taxable year thereafter THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2031 4.99% 5.95% <-- JANUARY 1, 2032, <-- THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2032 5.45% JANUARY 1, 2033, AND EACH TAXABLE YEAR THEREAFTER 4.99% Every institution shall be required to make payment of estimated tax pursuant to the provisions of sections 3003.2, 3003.3 and 3003.4 of Article XXX for taxable years beginning after December 31, 1991.
Taxable Year Tax Rate January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025 7.95% January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026 7.45% January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027 6.95% January 1, 2028, through December 31, 2028 6.45% 20250SB0576PN0576 - 2 - January 1, 2029, through December 31, 2029 5.95% January 1, 2030, through December 31, 2030 5.45% January 1, 2031, and each taxable year thereafter 4.99% Every institution shall be required to make payment of estimated tax pursuant to the provisions of sections 3003.2, 3003.3 and 3003.4 of Article XXX for taxable years beginning after December 31, 1991.
* * * (d) * * * (1.1) A NET LOSS FOR A TAXABLE YEAR MAY ONLY BE CARRIED OVER <-- 20250SB0576PN1764 - 3 - PURSUANT TO THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE:
* * * (d) * * * (2) [The] Beginning with calendar year 2025 and fiscal years beginning in 2025, the net loss carryover deduction for a taxable year shall be that amount which is the sum of any net losses for the preceding [three] ten taxable years, beginning with the earliest year, to the extent that any such net loss has not previously been allowed as a deduction in a prior taxable year, except that the deduction shall not exceed the amount of the net income for the current year determined after apportionment.
TAXABLE YEAR CARRYOVER 2025 AND EARLIER 3 TAXABLE YEARS 2026 AND THEREAFTER 6 TAXABLE YEARS (2) [The] Beginning with calendar year 2025 2026 and fiscal <-- years beginning in 2025, 2026, the net loss carryover deduction <-- for a taxable year shall be that amount which is the sum of any net losses for the preceding [three] ten SIX taxable years, <-- beginning with the earliest year, to the extent that any such net loss has not previously been allowed as a deduction in a prior taxable year, except that the deduction shall not exceed the amount of the net income for the current year determined after apportionment.
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Action History

  1. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 8, 2026

  2. Second consideration, June 8, 2026

  3. First consideration, June 3, 2026

  4. Reported as amended, June 3, 2026

  5. Referred to FINANCE, April 9, 2025

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 245 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (7)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 576 do?
Reduction of the Mutual Thrift Institutions Tax
Who sponsors SB 576?
SB 576 is sponsored by Devlin J. Robinson (Republican), Greg Rothman (Republican), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Jarrett Coleman (Republican), Camera Bartolotta (Republican), Daniel Laughlin (Republican), and Michele Brooks (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 576?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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