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Developments on the Camden waterfront, like the American Water corporate headquarters and the 18-story Camden Tower, receive substantial local tax breaks in addition to state tax incentives. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Money

Murphy approves $14 billion N.J. tax break program amid opposition

It is full circle for Gov. Phil Murphy, who began his tenure with an investigation into the tax break scheme started under his predecessor, former GOP Gov. Chris Christie.

5 years ago

The capital dome is seen at the New Jersey Statehouse. (Mel Evans/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

N.J. lawmakers push through $11.5 billion tax break overhaul, to the chagrin of advocates

Full floor votes are set in the Senate and Assembly Monday – less than a week after the bill was introduced and 1 ½ years since the last programs elapsed.

5 years ago

City Council President Darrell Clarke announced the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative in Philadelphia’s South Kensington neighborhood.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly passes first-ever development impact tax, delays abatement reductions for another year

The new revenue generated by the 1% tax on residential development is intended to send millions of dollars towards new affordable housing projects.

5 years ago

President-elect Joe Biden, right, embraces his son Hunter Biden, left, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool)
Courts & Law

Hunter Biden facing federal investigation over ‘tax affairs’

Hunter Biden has long been a target of President Donald Trump and his allies, who have accused him of profiting off his political connections.

5 years ago

Construction workers on the job at 19th and Reed streets in South Philadelphia in March 2020. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Broke in Philly

Philadelphia moves toward creating a new construction tax and delaying abatement change

City Council is close to an agreement on a bill that would create a new tax on residential construction and push back a change to the city’s controversial development subsidy.

5 years ago

Philadelphia parking garage
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Eyes on the Street

Why Mayor Kenney must defend Philly’s parking tax

City Council passed a bill lowering the city’s parking tax. The move would roll back progress on meeting city goals and generating revenue at a time of financial crisis.

5 years ago

The Municipal Services Building in Philadelphia (Google Maps)
Courts & Law

Three former Philly revenue dept. employees facing bribery charges

Philadelphia residents Jarredd McQueen, Demarys Natal and Nicole Mixon are being charged with allegedly soliciting and accepting bribes totaling an estimated $57,900.

5 years ago

Capitol in Harrisburg
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Feds reject Pa.’s plan to spend up to $300M in stimulus money for school property tax relief

School districts are still owed millions and have already passed budgets and set tax rates, putting more pressure on lawmakers in Harrisburg to come up with a solution.

5 years ago

Construction at 1324 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

This election reveals why Philadelphia’s neighborhoods need a construction impact tax

A construction impact tax could support small businesses, job growth and affordable housing for those who need it the most in Philadelphia.

5 years ago

President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

NY Times: Tax records show Trump tried to land China projects

China is one of only three foreign nations — the others are Britain and Ireland — where Trump maintains a bank account, according to a Times analysis of Trump's tax records.

5 years ago

President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Rose Garden
Courts & Law

Appeals court: Trump must turn over taxes to prosecutor

A district court judge had rejected renewed efforts to invalidate a subpoena that the office of Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. issued to Trump’s accounting firm.

5 years ago

Philadelphia skyline
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Eyes on the Street

How a land value tax could make Philadelphia a more equitable city

By implementing a land value tax, Philadelphia could alleviate tax burdens on its most at-risk populations and help the city’s economy.

5 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden gives a speech on the Supreme Court at The Queen Theater, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & Policy

Biden releases 2019 tax returns before 1st debate with Trump

The Bidens’ returns show the couple paid almost $300,000 in federal taxes in 2019, including almost $288,000 in personal income tax.

5 years ago

President Trump
NPR
Money

Don’t deduct that haircut just yet: Tax court has rejected such claims

President Trump has reportedly claimed tens of thousands of dollars in tax deductions over expenses such as haircuts.

5 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
Politics & Policy

Murphy signs law exempting combat pay from N.J. income tax

Federal law already exempts combat pay from income tax, but the N.J. law means pay residents earn while in combat zones won’t be subject to the state’s income tax as well.

5 years ago

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