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Rhoades Measure Would Exempt Active Military Personnel From Some School District TaxesHARRISBURG -- Senator James J. Rhoades (R-29) introduced legislation today that would exempt an active member of the United States armed forces from certain local taxes. Specifically, the measure would prohibit levying or assessing an occupational assessment tax, a per capita tax, and a poll or any similar head tax against any member of the military who is on active duty outside the Commonwealth. Rhoades introduced Senate Bill 871 during a news conference with other senators who announced a bi-partisan package of legislation to address state assistance to military personnel, veterans and their families. In his remarks during the news conference, Rhoades noted that one of his constituents, Sgt. First Class Christopher Rice, an Army sergeant currently serving in Iraq, recently received a school occupation assessment tax and a per capita tax notice. The sergeant and his family were also informed by his school district that he was no longer exonerated from these local taxes despite his active military duty. "At a time when we are at war, when our brave soldiers are sacrificing their lives and defending our nation, I find it to be a travesty that some are placing an additional burden on these soldiers and their families," Rhoades said. "This legislation is necessary to ensure that Pennsylvania's military families never have to go through this situation again. In a small way, it honors our military soldiers for their hard work and unwavering principles. And for that, we as a people should offer our thanks, and most certainly not burden them further with a tax bill." Editor's Note: Pictures from the event are available at: http://www.pasenategop.com/ or at www.senatorrhoades.com
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