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Taxes
As June 30 deadline looms, Murphy releases plan to reform EDA tax incentives
Murphy called for the current programs to be reformed after a major audit raised troubling concerns about the Economic Development Authority’s ability to administer them.
6 years ago
More tax credits? More spending? Pa. lawmakers continue to clash on education
The proposed increase to the Educational Improvement Tax Credit will likely be used as a bargaining chip in ongoing budget negotiations.
6 years ago
Tax on wealthy, business incentives emerging as top issues in N.J.
Raising taxes on the wealthy and renewing an expiring business incentive program are emerging as top fights as New Jersey's budget deadline approaches.
6 years ago
N.J. may roll back tax on Shore rentals, but details remain fuzzy
When will the measure take effect? Who will it help? Key questions still unanswered as lawmakers move ahead with votes on tax on Shore rentals.
6 years ago
Emails show how much pull political bosses had over N.J. state tax breaks
State officials scrambled to meet the demands of a lawyer at the firm where Philip Norcross, the brother of N.J. political boss George E. Norcross III, is managing partner.
6 years ago
Camden boosters hold invite-only defense of tax breaks in county building
Camden is in the middle of a feud between Gov. Phil Murphy and South Jersey Democrats over how the state gives out lucrative tax breaks.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 years ago
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.
6 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."
6 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."
6 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.
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