Nearly 1 million Pennsylvanians will qualify for new earned income tax credit in 2026

Written By Just Harvest

“As tax season ramps up, elected officials and advocates are highlighting a new state tax credit that can put hundreds of dollars into the pockets of working families this year.

Close to 1 million Pennsylvanians will qualify for the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in 2026. The new credit was signed into law as part of the state budget late last year.

The Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit was modeled on the federal Earned Income Tax Credit, often described as one of the country’s largest anti-poverty programs.”

Publish Date: 2-11-2026

News Outlet: WESA

Author: Kate Giammarise

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