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November 17, 2025 - Harrisburg, PA

Governor Shapiro, Lt. Gov. Davis, Secretary Browne, & Legislative Leaders Highlight New Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit that Will Cut Costs, Deliver $193 Million in Tax Relief for 940,000 Pennsylvanians

Governor Josh Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners visited the Widener University Commonwealth Law School tax preparation clinic in Dauphin County to highlight how the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit (WPTC) - created in the 2025-26 budget the Governor signed last week - will deliver $193 million in tax relief to 940,000 working Pennsylvanians beginning next tax season.

Modeled after the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), the new state-level credit equals 10 percent of the federal credit. Anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits, helping reduce taxes owed and put more money back in hardworking Pennsylvanians' pockets.

The Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit is the seventh tax cut signed into law by Governor Shapiro in just three years and reflects his continued commitment to cutting taxes and lowering costs for working families.

"From day one, I've made cutting taxes and lowering costs for working families a top priority," said Governor Shapiro. "Pennsylvanians are feeling the impact of rising costs, and while federal policies have only made that harder, my Administration is focused on cutting taxes and helping working families get ahead. This new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit will put up to $805 back in the pockets of hardworking Pennsylvanians, giving them more resources to support their families. "


Speaker List:
Heidi Neuhaus, Director of the Volunteer Center, United Way of the Capital Region
Governor Josh Shapiro
Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis
Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne
Karen Showalter, Senior Director, MomsRising
House Speaker Joanna McClinton
Senator Patty Kim
Representative Christina Sappey
Representative Justin Fleming



Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_001.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_002.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_003.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_004.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_005.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_006.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_007.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_008.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_009.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_010.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_011.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_012.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_013.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_014.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_015.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_016.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_017.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_018.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_019.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_020.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_021.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_022.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, legislative leaders, and community partners to highlight the creation of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the new state budget Governor Shapiro signed last week a new state tax credit that will provide $193 million in tax relief for nearly one million working Pennsylvanians...The 2025-26 budget signed by Governor Shapiro establishes a new credit equal to 10 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), ensuring that anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically receive both credits when they file their taxes next year. This new state-level credit will reduce taxes owed and increase refunds for working Pennsylvanians who need it most.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28644_gov_budgetCuttingTaxes_DZ_023.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>