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Taxes
New Jersey proposing cost-saving measure that the unions will likely oppose
A panel of economists and tax experts put together by the leader of New Jersey’s Senate has recommended a vari ...
7 years ago
City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart
Guests: Rebecca Rhynhart Philadelphia City Controller, ...
Air Date: August 7, 2018 10:20 am
Listen 46:45More taxpayers will owe the IRS in April due to under-withholding, report says
Based on simulations run by the Treasury Department, the GAO says taxes for 30 million Americans are being under-withheld by their employers
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Libertarian policy center study: ‘Medicare for all’ projected to cost $32.6 trillion
Sanders' plan builds on Medicare, the popular insurance program for seniors. All U.S. residents would be covered with no copays and deductibles for medical services.
7 years ago
Guests: Mark Zandi, Mary Lovely If you look at the US economy one way there are lots of positive signs. There is ...
Air Date: July 27, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:57A fresh look at the city’s tax-aid programs for its many homeowners
In Philadelphia, fears about development and neighborhood change are often couched in terms of rising home values and increasing property taxes.
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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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