
Taxes
The cash-strapped Chester Upland School District stands to lose $2.2 million in annual tax revenue with Crozer Health’s closure.
6 days ago
Listen 0:56Could sustainable shopping get a boost as tariffs panic fast fashion brands?
Thrifting proponents hope more people will turn to sustainable fashion as the trade war between the U.S. and China places the fast fashion industry in a chokehold.
2 weeks ago
Listen 3:15Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from reciprocal tariffs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said items like smartphones, laptops, machines used to make semiconductors and flat-panel monitors would be exempt.
3 weeks ago
About 50,000 low-income Philadelphians could get their city wage taxes back, but few apply
The average income-based wage tax refund for eligible Philadelphia workers is between $300 and $400, but less than 1% of residents apply for it.
3 weeks ago
A procrastinator’s guide to tax season resources and deadlines
There is help available to prepare your tax returns, especially for families with lower incomes. Experts advise to start on it now.
1 month ago
Supporters of the legislation say changes are needed to ensure companies have clarity and predictability in Delaware’s corporate franchise.
2 months ago
Listen 1:01Chester’s state-appointed receiver resigns. Pa. agency taps his No. 2 to take over
Rick Siger, secretary of Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development, nominated Vijay Kapoor to lead the city of Chester out of bankruptcy.
2 months ago
Pennsylvania officials, medical providers sound alarm over Medicaid cuts
The Congressional budget resolution passed last week calls for $2 trillion in spending cuts.
2 months ago
Pennsylvania Republicans who narrowly won their House seats feel the heat of early votes back home
Three newly elected Pa. Republicans are feeling the heat back home after supporting cuts to Medicaid funding while President Donald Trump makes economy-altering decisions.
2 months ago
IRS plans to lay off 7,000 probationary workers beginning Thursday, AP source says
The IRS has around 90,000 employees across the U.S. It's unclear how the layoffs, which largely affect employees in compliance departments, may affect tax collection services.
2 months ago
White House says Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will come Saturday. No word on exemptions
Trump had been threatening the tariffs to ensure greater cooperation on stopping illegal immigration and the smuggling of chemicals used for fentanyl.
3 months ago
New Jersey commuters face higher tolls, gas tax and public transit fares in 2025
Starting New Year's Day, anyone who drives a vehicle or takes a train or bus in the Garden State will pay higher transportation costs.
4 months ago
Chester County residents will see a 13% property tax hike
GOP Commissioner Eric Roe said he doesn’t see waste in the budget, but believes the tax increase is too high for county residents.
5 months ago
Listen 0:48Delaware seniors in ‘limbo’ worrying property value reassessments will drive up next year’s taxes
New Castle County hasn’t assessed property since 1983. Some are concerned older residents will feel the brunt of tax increases.
5 months ago
Listen 0:55Delaware County Council greenlights 23% property tax hike
The average household will see an annual increase of $185 on their tax bill.
5 months ago
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