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Taxes

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Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

As small businesses beg for tax relief, Philadelphia sees a $100 million windfall

Mayor Parker’s push for Uber and Amazon taxes failed, but local businesses are paying more nonetheless.

5 days ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly homeowners are about to receive new property assessments. Here’s what to know

The new valuations will be used to calculate property tax bills that will be due next March.

4 weeks ago

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Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Should billionaires pay more taxes?

As America’s billionaire class grows, some states and some in Congress are proposing a wealth tax. Polls show most Americans think the rich aren't paying their fair share.

Air Date: June 1, 2026 12:00 pm

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Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Philly tourism leaders push City Council to oppose Parker’s hotel tax plan

Opponents say the plan would make Philly home to the highest taxed hotels in a major East Coast city.

2 months ago

A typical business corridor in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Philly small business owners say BIRT tax hike is driving them out of the city

Loss of exemption and new tax on Uber and Lyft rides provoke fiery pushback.

2 months ago

Studio 2
Politics & Policy

City roundup: school closures, Uber tax, ICE bills

We're diving into the top local news stories impacting Philadelphians.

Air Date: May 5, 2026 1:00 pm

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker delivers her budget address
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Parker renews plea for rideshare tax to skeptical council

Mayor argues Uber and Lyft can afford the $1-per-ride tax and schools urgently need the money.

3 months ago

An Uber sign
Politics & Policy

Uber launches campaign against Philly’s proposed $1 rideshare tax

Under the mayor’s proposal, $1 from every Uber and Lyft ride in Philly would go to the city’s school district. Uber says riders will bear the cost.

3 months ago

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Money

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro promotes tax break for working families

Individuals can get up to $805 back on their state return, with more for dependents. But with two weeks until the deadline, only half of eligible residents have claimed it.

4 months ago

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Studio 2
Money

The Big Fix: Revamping the American tax code

Can we make a fairer, simpler and more effective tax system?

Air Date: March 30, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:00
Ask Governor Meyer
Politics & Policy

Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 03/26/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer is back to discuss a potential school funding shake up, efforts to reign in soaring healthcare cost, and take questions from Delawareans.

Air Date: March 26, 2026 9:00 pm

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Gov. Matt Meyer
Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. Meyer touts incorporation growth, but hasn’t released tax revenue data

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer has touted a rise in business entities forming in the state, but he has not released key numbers on the growth.

4 months ago

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Uber and Lyft stickers are seen on a rideshare vehicle
Politics & Policy

Mayor Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax to all rideshares in Philly to help fund the city’s financially struggling school district

The updated proposal from Parker is a fivefold increase to her plan to use the city’s rideshare tax to fund schools as the district grapples with a $300 million deficit.

4 months ago

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Money

Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich, including in New Jersey

Advocates are hoping a growing unhappiness of wage and wealth inequalities will help states like New Jersey adopt policies where the rich pay more in taxes.

4 months ago

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Studio 2
Courts & Law

SCOTUS takes a stand against Trump’s tariffs

What does the Supreme Court’s rebuke of President Trump’s tariff policy reveal about the limits of executive power? Will there be refunds for the taxes ruled unconstitutional?

Air Date: February 23, 2026 1:00 pm

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