Harrisburg, PA – As part of Governor Josh Shapiro’s efforts to cut taxes, lower costs, and make government more accessible, the Shapiro Administration today announced the launch of a new online calculator that helps Pennsylvania residents determine whether they qualify for the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit (WPTC). Created in the Governor’s 2025–26 budget, the new state-level tax credit will deliver $193 million in tax relief to 940,000 working Pennsylvanians beginning next tax season.
Developed by the Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience (CODE PA) in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, the calculator allows users to enter their tax-filing status, income, and number of dependents to estimate the amount they may receive from the WPTC when they file their 2025 state tax return. The maximum state credit is $805.
“From day one, I’ve made cutting taxes and lowering costs for working families a top priority,” said Governor Shapiro. “Our new online calculator gives Pennsylvanians an estimate of how much support the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit will deliver for their families as they prepare to file their tax returns. Pennsylvanians are feeling the impact of rising costs, and while federal policies have only made that harder, my Administration is focused on cutting taxes and helping working families get ahead.”
Modeled after the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), the new state-level credit equals 10 percent of the federal credit. Anyone who qualifies for the federal EITC will now automatically qualify for both credits, helping reduce taxes owed and put more money back in hardworking Pennsylvanians’ pockets.
Click here to try the new WPTC online calculator or here for a county-by-county breakdown of how many working Pennsylvanians will benefit.
“This is truly a landmark improvement for our tax system that will offer a powerful new initiative to improve the quality of life for nearly 1 million Pennsylvanians,” said Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne. “All the members of our team at the Department of Revenue will be working to make sure that $193 million gets into the hands of eligible Pennsylvanians once the next tax season opens.”
“CODE PA’s mission is to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to access the services and support the Commonwealth offers, and the new WPTC calculator is another example of that work,” said Bry Pardoe, Deputy Secretary for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. “Governor Shapiro has made clear that government should meet people where they are — and this simple, user-friendly calculator helps do exactly that.”
Governor Shapiro’s Record on Tax Cuts to Lower Costs for Pennsylvanians
The WPTC is the seventh tax cut enacted by Governor Shapiro in just three years and reflects his continued commitment to cutting taxes and lowering costs for Pennsylvanians, building on six additional tax cuts enacted since the Governor took office, including:
- Expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program — the largest targeted tax cut for seniors in nearly two decades. Last year, more than 522,000 Pennsylvanians received over $319 million in rebates.
- Creating the Employer Child Care Contribution Tax Credit to help businesses support working parents.
- Expanding the Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit — now matching 100 percent of the federal credit. Last year, this credit delivered $136.5 million to nearly 219,000 working families.
- Allowing a student loan interest deduction of up to $2,500.
- Lowering the Corporate Net Income Tax (CNIT) — saving businesses more than $1.5 billion, with the rate continuing to drop. This budget cuts the CNIT another half a percent.
- Increasing Net Operating Loss (NOL) deductions to help small businesses grow.
Governor Shapiro has made cutting costs and delivering support to working families a top priority. The 2025–26 budget reflects that commitment, funding programs that lower everyday expenses, expand opportunity, and strengthen communities across the Commonwealth.
Read more about Governor Shapiro’s 2025‑26 budget, view the Governor's remarks as prepared here, or watch the Governor’s delivered remarks here.