March 27, 2026 - Philadelphia, PA

ADVISORY - PHILADELPHIA - Governor Shapiro and Revenue Secretary Browne to Encourage Working Pennsylvanians to Take Advantage of New State Tax Credit to Get More Money Back on Their Taxes

Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne will visit a tax clinic with legislative and community leaders to encourage eligible Pennsylvanians to take advantage of the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit (WPTC) as they file their taxes prior to this year's April 15th tax deadline so they can receive more money back as part of their tax refunds.

One of seven tax cuts Governor Shapiro has secured since taking office, the WPTC was created in the 2025-26 budget and is expected to provide $193 million in tax relief for approximately 940,000 working Pennsylvanians this tax season.

WHO:
Governor Josh Shapiro
Secretary Pat Browne, Department of Revenue
Dr. Joseph Mitchell, President, CHOP
Dr. Nikia Owens, President & CEO, Campaign for Working Families
Stephanie Ward, Tax Clinic Client
Senator Vincent Hughes, PA's 7th Senatorial District
Representative Amen Brown, PA's 10th House District

WHEN:
Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM

WHERE:
CHOP Karabots Pediatric Care Center
4865 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19139

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