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Taxes
Five reasons Pa.’s school property taxes are so hard to kill
A 66-year-old homeowner in Schuylkill County wanted to know what keeps these taxes in force. We looked into it.
6 years ago
Domb proposes 10-year tax abatement reform
City Councilman Allan Domb has introduced legislation to shrink — but not substantially change — the controversial tax break.
6 years ago
U.S. soda taxes work, studies suggest — but maybe not as well as hoped
Researchers, meanwhile, are trying to quantify the impact of soda taxes by looking at sales data from retail establishments, including grocery stores and convenience stores.
6 years ago
Anger, confusion over dwindling refunds. Is Trump’s tax plan to blame?
President Trump promised that his tax changes, passed in 2017, would give most Americans a tax cut. However, some taxpayers are discovering an unpleasant surprise.
6 years ago
Pa. weighs plan to tax violent video games to fund school security
The video game tax would pay for bulletproof glass and metal detectors at schools, but researchers say the proposal is misguided.
6 years ago
A tax credit designed to create jobs might be losing Pa. money
According to state officials, it was one of the first credits of its kind — a measure intended to give employers incentives that neighboring states were already providing.
6 years ago
University of Delaware wants taxpayers to split cost of free-tuition plan for some residents
The University of Delaware spends $19 million a year on scholarships and financial aid for in-state students. It wants taxpayers to shoulder the same amount.
6 years ago
Listen 1:38Where to find low-cost tax prep resources in Philadelphia
And because need for financial help doesn't disappear after April 15, consider these options for benefits and legal assistance for disputes involving taxes, too.
6 years ago
Even with IRS staffers returning, tax refunds may be delayed
The disruption from the partial shutdown and the recent absence of a large contingent of recalled IRS employees mean the possibility of delayed tax refunds.
6 years ago
Wilmington, New Castle County at odds over tax reassessment lawsuit
The ACLU argues in a lawsuit that the failure to reassess properties for at least three decades by all 3 Delaware counties hurts poor kids’ chances at an adequate education.
6 years ago
New rental tax worries some N.J. shore renters, homeowners
A new tax in New Jersey on short-term lodging such as Airbnb rentals is rattling some property owners and renters.
6 years ago
Camden officials bristle at Murphy’s critique of N.J. tax incentives
After governor slams lax oversight of the tax break program, saying the money could have been better spent elsewhere, Camden officials point to how it's improved the city.
6 years ago
Listen 3:56Philly controller questions tax assessments; finance director points to improvement
In a new report, Philadelphia's controller criticizes method for calculating property tax assessments. But the finance chief defends the system and notes improvements.
6 years ago
Furloughed IRS workers must return to work ahead of tax season
The U.S. Treasury Department has asked nearly 50,000 employees to work without pay as the historic government shutdown continues.
6 years ago
Listen 1:57Tracking the tax increases and decreases in Gov. Tom Wolf’s first term
Taxes went up on cigarettes, digital downloads, Pennsylvania Lottery winnings and other assorted items.
6 years ago