Rep. Joe Hogan called on the Pennsylvania House Finance Committee on Apr. 15 to move forward with Senate Bill 527, which aims to change how wage taxes collected by Philadelphia from non-residents are distributed.
The issue is significant for suburban communities, as current law allows Philadelphia to keep all City Wage Tax revenue from non-residents who work in the city, rather than returning a portion to their home municipalities for local investment. Hogan said this practice results in Bucks County losing more than $11.5 million each year.
“On this Tax Day, I am calling on the Finance Committee to hold a vote on Sen. Farry’s legislation, Senate Bill 527,” Hogan said. “Bucks County loses over $11.5 million in tax revenue annually to the Sterling Act. Everywhere else in our Commonwealth these taxes would be sent back to the home community for local investment. Instead, Philadelphia is imposing an unfair burden on all our suburban communities. This is unfair and is just another cost that hits local taxpayers.”
Senate Bill 527 was introduced by Sen. Frank Farry and has already passed the Pennsylvania Senate by a vote of 29-21; it now awaits action in the House Finance Committee.
Hogan represents Pennsylvania’s 142nd Legislative District and emphasizes public service focused on affordability, education improvements and community safety according to his official website. He also chairs the subcommittee on Consumer Protection within the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee according to his official website and serves on the board of directors for the Washington Crossing Council of the Boy Scouts of America according to his official website.
Hogan lives with his family and their rescue dog Cady according to his official website. Observers will watch whether Senate Bill 527 advances out of committee so that it can be considered by the full House.
