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PA HB1992
Bill
Status
10/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Milou Mackenzie
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AI Summary
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Creates a tax credit for Pennsylvania farmers who donate surplus crops or livestock products to food banks enrolled in the Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System, with the credit equal to the lesser of 100% of the sale price, fair market value, or $20,000 per taxable year
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Caps total program allocation at $5,000,000 annually, distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning January 1 of each year
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Requires Department of Community and Economic Development to administer the program in consultation with the Departments of Revenue and Agriculture, with applicants needing written acknowledgment from the receiving food bank
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Prohibits the tax credit from being sold, assigned, refunded, or carried back, but allows a one-year carry-forward for unused credits
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Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, expires for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2035, and requires a program report to the General Assembly by February 1, 2030
Legislative Description
Providing for surplus donation farmer tax credit; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Last Action
Referred to Finance
10/24/2025