Cutting Costs
Pennsylvanians are being crushed under a mountain of rising prices. The cost of everything from food to gas have risen, weighing on people all across the Commonwealth. Many of the drivers of those rising costs are global — but here in Pennsylvania, Josh has a three point plan to make it easier for people to pay their bills and support their families.
As Governor, Josh will issue gas tax refunds of $250 for every personal passenger vehicle registered in the Commonwealth, up to four per household (or $1,000). He’ll eliminate the state cell phone tax – specifically, the gross receipt and sales tax on cell phone service. By eliminating this 11% state tax, we can reduce Pennsylvanians’tax burden by $317 million and save folks money on their monthly cell phone bill. Lastly, Josh will lower household costs by expanding the Property Tax and Rent Rebate program, increasing the maximum rebate to $1,000 and making the program available to over 275,000 more eligible people.
Josh’s cost cutting plan is fully paid for and directly addresses the struggles so many Pennsylvanians are facing right now. While Josh believes the Legislature should take up this plan immediately, if they don’t, he’ll be ready to get it done on day one as Governor.
3/18/22
Labeling the prospect of cutting the state’s gas tax a “political talking point” that won’t actually help working Pennsylvanians, state Attorney General Josh Shapiro, the lone Democratic contender for governor, said “real relief” from rising costs will come from his plan to put money back into the pockets of individuals.
Times Leader: Shapiro pitches tax plans, including gas refund
3/18/22
Attorney General Josh Shapiro Thursday released a plan to tackle rising costs and cut taxes for Pennsylvanians if he is elected governor. In an interview at the Times Leader, Shapiro said he knows Pennsylvanians are struggling with and worried about rising costs — as the prices of food, gas, and other staples continue to climb.
Associated Press: Shapiro rolls out first tax relief plan of governor’s race
3/18/22
Democrat Josh Shapiro is rolling out the first tax proposal of his candidacy for governor, saying Friday that he would use surplus state cash and federal pandemic aid to eliminate state taxes on cell phone bills, send payments to car-owning households and expand Pennsylvania’s rent and property tax rebate program.
Al Día: Josh Shapiro publica un plan de tres partes para recortar impuestos y gastos
3/18/22
El jueves 17 de marzo, el Fiscal General y candidato demócrata a gobernador de Pensilvania, Josh Shapiro, dio a conocer un plan para hacer frente a los crecientes costos y reducir los impuestos para los residentes de Pensilvania como gobernador. El plan de Shapiro tiene tres niveles y está dirigido a “devolver el dinero a los bolsillos de los peninsulares”.
3/18/22
Pittsburgh gas prices hit an all-time high this month, and many residents are still feeling the effects of sticker shock at the pump and the grocery store. At a campaign event in Pittsburgh Friday, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro laid out a plan to offer taxpayers relief if he becomes governor.
WHTM (ABC Harrisburg): AG Shapiro releases ‘PA CARE Package’ consumer relief initiative
3/30/20
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced on Monday the launch of ‘PA CARE Package’, the state’s consumer relief initiative.
