Taxes
Former mayor sues current mayor over Philly tax assessments
Former Philadelphia Mayor John Street, an adviser to mayoral candidates Anthony Williams, has sued Mayor Jim Kenney, claiming the city’s property tax assessments are unfair.
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Legislative hearings into N.J. tax incentives will be unlike ‘slanted’ task force
Lawmakers will conduct their own probes of controversial programs but signal their efforts will be more sympathetic than recent investigations.
5 years ago
N.J. Shore-goers scaling back plans over new ‘Airbnb tax’
The law targeted short-term rentals booked through Airbnb. But those who rent and own property at the Jersey Shore have become collateral damage.
5 years ago
Camden won $1.6B in tax breaks but activists say not enough reaching city residents
The criticism came during an escalating feud between Gov. Phil Murphy and powerbroker George Norcross over how lucrative tax credits were doled out and who benefits.
5 years ago
Murphy offers lawmakers both carrot and stick to approve millionaire’s tax
Gov. Phil Murphy is upping the political ante in his bid to establish a true millionaire’s tax.
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Pa. private school tax credit may get boost after two-day debate
The measure would increase funds for the Education Improvement Tax Credit by $100 million — nearly doubling the amount available.
5 years ago
H&R Block, TurboTax accused of obstructing access to free tax filing
Los Angeles' city attorney is suing H&R Block and TurboTax maker Intuit, alleging that they "defrauded the lowest earning 70 percent of American taxpayers."
5 years ago
Treasury denies Democrats’ request for Trump tax returns
Mnuchin told Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, D-Mass., in a Monday letter that the panel's request "lacks a legitimate legislative purpose."
5 years ago
Can a tax on natural gas drilling help fix Pa.’s infrastructure problem?
Wolf hopes to use a severance tax on natural gas drilling to fund broadband internet access, emergency infrastructure, and blight removal, among other things.
5 years ago
How companies and allies of one powerful Democrat got $1.1 billion in tax breaks
Meet George Norcross. Nearly two thirds of $1.6 billion in tax incentives in his hometown of Camden, New Jersey, went to his own company, business partners, political allies.
5 years ago
Pa. bill proposes tax break for Olympians
Pa. would join the group of states with similar income tax exemptions already in place.
5 years ago
A new internet sales tax proves more lucrative than expected for Pa.
According to the state Revenue Department, it was expected to make about $50 million in its first fiscal year. The state's IFO said it's on track to make $300 million.
5 years ago
Norristown considers 5% tax on zoo, cultural institutions
Norristown may begin taxing concerts and events to avoid a budget shortfall.
5 years ago
On Tax Day, the IRS is short of money
The agency's budget has been cut sharply over the last decade. That means fewer audits. The Trump administration says those cuts may have gone too far.
5 years ago
Bernie Sanders releases 10 years of long-awaited tax returns
His 2018 return reveals that he and his wife, Jane, earned more than $550,000, including $133,000 in income from his Senate salary and $391,000 in sales of his book.
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