Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus
03/25/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/25/2026 09:04
Mako to Introduce Bill to Create Tax Holiday on Soccer Equipment
Mar. 25, 2026
HARRISBURG - Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced he will soon be introducing legislation to create a six-month sales tax holiday on soccer balls, cleats and other related equipment.
"In just a couple of months, Pennsylvania will be hosting 2026 World Cup games at Lincoln Financial Field," Mako said. "This event will surely grow interest in the sport. By creating this sales tax holiday, it will remove a barrier for those interested in trying soccer."
Mako, who was a member of the Northampton High School and Northampton Community College soccer teams, knows firsthand the life skills gained through participation in athletics.
"My experience participating in soccer, track and field, and wrestling taught me determination, teamwork, communication and leadership skills," Mako said. "Cost can sometimes be a barrier to children becoming involved in athletics. We should be doing all we can to make extracurricular activities affordable."
The bill would create a sales tax holiday on all soccer equipment from July 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2026. It is part of the Pennsylvania House Republican's Freedom Through Accountability bill package.
The 183rd District includes Lowhill and North Whitehall townships and Slatington Borough in Lehigh County. It also consists of Allen, East Allen, Lehigh and Moore (part) townships, and Bath, North Catasauqua, Northampton and Walnutport boroughs in Northampton County.
Representative Zachary Mako
183rd Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Tracy Polovick
717.260.6358
[email protected]
RepMako.com / Facebook.com/RepMako
"In just a couple of months, Pennsylvania will be hosting 2026 World Cup games at Lincoln Financial Field," Mako said. "This event will surely grow interest in the sport. By creating this sales tax holiday, it will remove a barrier for those interested in trying soccer."
Mako, who was a member of the Northampton High School and Northampton Community College soccer teams, knows firsthand the life skills gained through participation in athletics.
"My experience participating in soccer, track and field, and wrestling taught me determination, teamwork, communication and leadership skills," Mako said. "Cost can sometimes be a barrier to children becoming involved in athletics. We should be doing all we can to make extracurricular activities affordable."
The bill would create a sales tax holiday on all soccer equipment from July 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2026. It is part of the Pennsylvania House Republican's Freedom Through Accountability bill package.
The 183rd District includes Lowhill and North Whitehall townships and Slatington Borough in Lehigh County. It also consists of Allen, East Allen, Lehigh and Moore (part) townships, and Bath, North Catasauqua, Northampton and Walnutport boroughs in Northampton County.
Representative Zachary Mako
183rd Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Tracy Polovick
717.260.6358
[email protected]
RepMako.com / Facebook.com/RepMako
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