News Releases - June 2024

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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Record PA 529 GSP Enrollments During 529 Day Promotion

Over 1,200 families started saving for education in the month of May


Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that more new PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) accounts were opened during Treasury’s 529 Day promotion in May than in any past 529 Day promotion. Over 1,200 PA 529 GSP accounts were opened last month for new beneficiaries, and total GSP contributions were more than $17 million.


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity: Senate Finance Committee Advances Bill to Strengthen PA 529 and PA ABLE

HB 1745 will create employer tax credits for contributions to employees’ 529 and ABLE accounts and provide tax-free rollovers from PA 529 plans to Roth IRAs


Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today commended the Senate Finance Committee for unanimously approving legislation which will give families even more reasons to invest in Pennsylvania’s successful PA 529 College and Career Savings Program and PA ABLE Savings Program.


Treasurer Stacy Garrity Praises Senate for Bipartisan Passage of Legislation to Reform State Tax Appeals Process

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Praises Senate for Bipartisan Passage of Legislation to Reform State Tax Appeals Process

Pro-taxpayer legislation will authorize BF&R to create independent settlement process


Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity applauded the Senate for its bipartisan approval of Senate Bill 1051 yesterday, pro-taxpayer legislation sponsored by Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) to streamline and improve the process of resolving tax disputes with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (DOR).


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Rep. Jake Banta Announce Return of More Than $322,000 in Unclaimed Property

Rep. Banta hosted three events to help residents and businesses find money owed to them


Girard, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and state Rep. Jake Banta (R-4) announced today that more than $322,000 in unclaimed property is being returned to residents and businesses in Erie County following recent events hosted by Rep. Banta.