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Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit

Philadelphia

Summary

Council commended the state's new working-family tax credit; advocates urged the city to tie its underused wage-tax refund to it, noting fewer than 5% of eligible residents claim the local credit.

At a glance

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Last discussed Feb 12, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The credit provides $193 million in tax relief to more than one million eligible Pennsylvanians this year.

✅Who benefits

Low- and moderate-income working families across Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.

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