Taxes
N.J. moves forward on recreational pot, but expert says tax bounty may be limited
Legislative leaders are working to coordinate bills for expanding the state’s medical marijuana program as well as legalizing recreational use for adults.
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As New Jersey sues over cap on local tax deductions, Congress keeps arguing
New Jersey's Legislature and governor created a law that allows school districts, municipalities and counties to create their own charitable funds.
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Soda tax advocates cited by Philly ethics board
Philadelphia Board of Ethics levies $8,000 in fines on soda tax lobbyists
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4 blue states sue Washington over GOP tax overhaul
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Maryland sued the federal government over the Republican-led tax overhaul Tuesday.
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For Independence Day fireworks, U.S. depends on China
Those of us who want to celebrate Independence Day with a bang are almost totally dependent on China for supplies.
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New Pennsylvania college savings plan targets newborns
The purpose of providing the starter deposit is to raise awareness about the children’s savings accounts, known as 529 accounts.
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Trump’s new IRS ‘postcard’ is not so simple and not really a postcard
Unlike an actual postcard, this one will have to be put in an envelope to be mailed.
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Philly Council passes $4.3 billion budget, avoiding real estate tax hike
The Council president would not say whether his colleagues would vote for a tax increase in 2019, an election year.
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With billions at stake, Supreme Court rules states may tax online retailers
States can now collect state sales taxes from online retailers on consumer purchases.
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As Philadelphia considers scrapping tax abatement, new report provides debate fodder for both sides
A new report from the real estate firm Houwzer aims to dissuade politicians from cutting the 10-year property-tax abatement on new construction.
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Kenney slams Pa. proposal to replace Philly soda tax with sales tax hike
A proposal floated in Harrisburg would replace the city's sweetened beverage levy with a increase in Philadelphia's sales tax.
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Philly Council budget plan will only delay tax increase, mayor says, not prevent it
Council members would not go along with the mayor's proposed 4 percent real estate tax hike in the budget that will be put to a vote next week.
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Union leader, administration officials blast construction tax
Senior Kenney administration officials and powerful union leader John Dougherty were emphatic Wednesday about their opposition to a proposed 1 percent tax on construction.
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Listen 1:57China warns US trade deals off if tariffs go ahead
China warned Sunday that any trade deals with the U.S. "will not take effect" if President Donald Trump's threatened tariff hike on Chinese goods goes ahead.
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