Pennsylvania bill to support those who work from home for out-of-state companies advances [Video]

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A bill to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to work from home for employers in other states has advanced in the State Senate.

Senate Bill 416, sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York), would permanently codify pandemic-era tax exceptions which allowed employees to work from home for up to 50% of the year without triggering the Corporate Net Income Tax (CNIT).

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Under existing tax law, according to the Department of Revenue, a corporation is subject to CNIT when they have one or more employees conducting business activities on its behalf in Pennsylvania.

Phillips-Hill believes this legislation would benefit people in her district who work for companies in Maryland.

“Many citizens across southern York County are employed by corporations based in Maryland,” Phillips-Hill said. “Despite the availability of remote work options, Pennsylvanians have been hindered by tax implications that do not reflect the employment norms …