PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) \u2014 A Pennsylvania Senator is looking to impose additional taxes on online adult content through a new piece of legislation.<\/p>\n
Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna, Luzerne) argued in his newest memo<\/a> that while currently, online adult content platforms generate revenue from Pennsylvania subscribers, that money generated contributes nothing beyond the standard sales and use tax.<\/p>\n However, Flynn added that by imposing a targeted larger tax on the services and purchases, the platforms would then be contributing their \u201cfair share\u201d to the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n The legislation, if passed, would impose an additional 10% tax on all subscriptions and one-time purchases from online adult content platforms from online adult content platforms. The tax would be applied in addition to the Commonwealth\u2019s existing 6% sales and use tax. All revenue collected would be deposited into the General Fund, where it could then support critical state priorities.<\/p>\n Get the latest news, weather forecasts and sports stories delivered straight to your inbox! Sign up for our newsletters<\/a>.<\/p>\n Flynn noted that his memo mirrors successful approaches in other jurisdictions to modernize tax codes and ensure that online businesses are treated appropriately.<\/p>\n Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n