Ortitay wants study of local tax burden
State Rep. Jason Ortitay, R-South Fayette Township, introduced a resolution Tuesday ordering a study of the growing local tax burden in the commonwealth.
“A recent analysis by the Tax Foundation showed Pennsylvania has the 17th highest state and local tax burden in the nation,” Ortitay said. “Another study determined the commonwealth has the 18th highest property taxes. Our economy is struggling because our citizens and businesses are being overtaxed.”
If passed, House Resolution 109 would require the Joint State Government Committee to study how the local tax burden can be reduced while improving local funding. The Joint State Government Commission is the primary nonpartisan research organization that serves the General Assembly. The resolution has 10 co-sponsors and is expected to be referred to committee soon.