Committee Approves Senator Robbins' National Guard Bill

Would provide tax credits to employers of "citizen-soldiers"

Harrisburg, - The Senate Finance Committee today approved Senate Bill 330, legislation introduced by Senator Bob Robbins (R-50) to provide tax credits to employers of Pennsylvania's "citizen-soldiers."

"I am very pleased that the Finance Committee approved this bill and I hope we can move it through the Senate soon," Senator Robbins said. "Pennsylvania has a long-standing history of supporting its citizen-soldiers that dates back to our colonial days. Senate Bill 330 provides a financial incentive for employers to recruit, hire, and retain members of Pennsylvania National Guard and the Reserves."

Under Senator Robbins' bill, employers would receive a $1,000 tax credit for every member of the Pennsylvania National Guard or reserves that they hire or that re-enlists. The tax credit could be used toward the employer's personal income tax, corporate net income tax, or capital stock and franchise tax and could be carried forward for a period of three years. The bill also provides a limit of $5 million per year for this program.

"Members of the National Guard and Reserves are subject to being called to active service at any time and that can cause a hardship for them, their families and their employers," Senator Robbins said. "This bill shows our appreciation for employers who provide jobs for our fine men and women in uniform."

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