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In a move aimed at bolstering Pennsylvania's state revenue, lawmakers have passed a new taxation plan that will affect both businesses and individual taxpayers. The plan, which was approved by a wide margin in the state legislature, is set to go into effect on January 1st, 2026.One of the key components of the new taxation plan is an increase in the corporate tax rate from 9.99% to 11.99%. This move is expected to generate an additional $500 million in revenue each year, according to state officials. Additionally, businesses that operate in multiple states will now be required to apportion their income based on a single-sales-factor formula, which could result in higher taxes for some companies.Individual taxpayers will also see changes under the new plan. The state's personal income tax rate will increase from 3.07% to 3.25%, with the highest earners facing a rate of 4.49%. However, the plan includes a provision that will provide tax relief for low- and middle-income earners through an expansion of the state's Earned Income Tax Credit.In response to the passage of the new taxation plan, Governor Sarah Wilson praised lawmakers for their bipartisan efforts to address the state's budget shortfall. "This plan strikes a balance between generating much-needed revenue for vital state services and ensuring that working families are not disproportionately burdened," Wilson said in a statement.Critics of the plan, however, argue that the tax increases will stifle economic growth and lead to job losses in the state. Some business groups have warned that the higher corporate tax rate could prompt companies to move their operations to states with lower tax burdens.Despite the controversy surrounding the new taxation plan, lawmakers are hopeful that it will help to address Pennsylvania's budgetary challenges and position the state for fiscal stability in the years to come. The plan is set to be reevaluated every two years to ensure that it continues to meet the state's revenue needs.