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HARRISBURG -- More than 876,000 Pennsylvanians received nearly $217 million through the state's new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit during the recent tax filing season, Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration announced.
The Department of Revenue said the total is expected to increase as 2025 state tax returns continue to be processed, including returns filed under an extension. The administration estimates the credit will provide about $220 million to as many as 940,000 Pennsylvanians by the end of the year.
The Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit was created as part of the 2025-26 state budget and is modeled after the federal Earned Income Tax Credit. The state credit equals 10% of the federal credit and can provide eligible taxpayers with up to $805.
Revenue Secretary Pat Browne said the department took steps to automatically calculate the credit for taxpayers who filed their federal and state returns electronically at the same time. The department also mailed letters explaining the additional refund to eligible recipients.
The Department of Revenue has launched an online eligibility calculator for residents who want to determine whether they qualify for the credit.
The announcement comes after Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the 2026-27 state budget earlier this week. Administration officials said the budget continues funding for the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit along with other tax relief programs, including the expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, the Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit and the Employer Child Care Contribution Tax Credit.