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Taxes
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.
6 years ago
Pa. bill proposes tax break for Olympians
Pa. would join the group of states with similar income tax exemptions already in place.
6 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.
6 years ago
Norristown considers 5% tax on zoo, cultural institutions
Norristown may begin taxing concerts and events to avoid a budget shortfall.
6 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.
6 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.
6 years ago
Most Philly Council candidates oppose the 10-year tax abatement
Philadelphia’s tax break for new construction has become a rallying cry among the 46 City Council candidates that will be on the primary ballot in May.
6 years ago
As the nation files taxes, Trump still hides his
Today is tax day, and millions of Americans will have to show the government everything — their salaries and their expenses, their profits, and their losses.
6 years ago
Kamala Harris is latest 2020 Dem contender to release taxes
Harris reported an income of about $157,000 in 2018 from her job as a senator, as well as about $320,000 in net income as a writer.
6 years ago
Top House Democrat steps up demand for Trump’s tax returns
The government's failure to respond by an April 23 deadline could send the dispute into federal court.
6 years ago
N.J. accountants: Impact of federal tax change mixed
Most New Jersey taxpayers are getting some good news and some bad news as they file for the first time under the new U.S. tax law.
6 years ago
House chairman asks IRS for 6 years of Trump’s tax returns
The request for President Donald Trump's tax returns is the first such demand for a sitting president's tax information in 45 years.
6 years ago
City Council OKs independent study of Kenney’s soda tax
Plans for a new study of the sweetened beverage tax drew criticism as a veiled effort to increase political pressure on legislators in an election year and kill the tax.
6 years ago
Gov. Wolf highlights Philly school conditions in severance tax push
Gov. Tom Wolf is once again pushing for a severance tax on Pennsylvania’s natural gas producers — this time by focusing on how the money could be used for schools.
6 years ago
Pew: Philadelphians pay more taxes than most big city residents
A new Pew report found Philly’s reputation as a heavy taxer is valid. The reasons why are complicated.
6 years ago