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Taxes
Germantown businesses revolt against taxing district that didn’t deliver on clean streets promise
After a bad year, the Germantown Special Services District was in the red and unable to do its one main job: keep the streets clean.
6 years ago
N.J. tax-break programs poorly monitored, audit finds
As of February 2018, the EDA had approved nearly $11 billion in tax breaks across five different programs statewide.
6 years ago
New Jersey tax amnesty ends Jan. 15
Trenton occasionally rolls out a tax amnesty program to get a quick revenue boost. Officials say discounts on unpaid tax obligations prompt people to settle up with the state.
6 years ago
West Philadelphia ShopRite closing, owner blames soda tax
Once the store closes in March, Jeff Brown says, the workforce at his stores in the city will have shrunk by about 300 since the tax took effect.
6 years ago
Listen 1:04Battle over school tax hike in wealthy Pa. district to be heard in state court
The case stems from the district's 2016 decision to boost taxes despite having cash reserves.
6 years ago
Pa. lawmakers offers positive budget update, but opinions differ on what’s ahead
The Independent Fiscal Office has projected between a $1.5 billion and $1.7 billion deficit next year.
6 years ago
Compared nationally, state and local tax burden on Pa. residents ranks average
Pa. residents pay a larger share of income to gambling, liquor and cigarette taxes.
6 years ago
Guests: Mary Lovely, Catherine Rampell GM announced on Monday that it is closing 5 factories and laying off thous ...
Air Date: November 28, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:01MacArthur’s support for GOP tax plan could be issue for N.J. voters come Election Day
When the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Republican tax bill in December, only one New Jersey congressman voted yes.
6 years ago
Listen 5:49NYT uncovers Trump family tax schemes
Guests: Russell Buetner, Jennifer Bird-Pollan Donald Trump has long-bragged about being a self-made billionaire but a recent N ...
Air Date: October 9, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:55For the mayor’s proposal to move forward, the construction tax’s sponsors would have to recall the construction tax bill on Thursday, Sept 13.
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Listen 2:16In Strawberry Mansion, anxiety over taxes, neighborhood changes haunts an annual tradition
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Wolf reports $414K in 2017 income, $1.3M in charitable gifts
Republican gubernatorial nominee Scott Wagner has declined to release his tax return.
6 years ago
N.J. may use taxpayer dollars to stabilize horse racing tracks
The measure would provide $20 million from the state’s general fund to increase the purse money at horse racing tracks in the state.
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