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Taxes

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker, of New Jersey, speaks during the African American Leadership Council Summit, Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Atlanta. (John Amis/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy
NJ Spotlight

Booker’s affordable housing plan features tax credit for renters

Saying America has a “housing affordability crisis,” Booker’s proposal also seeks to end restrictive zoning laws that keep low-cost housing out of many communities.

7 years ago

George Norcross (Phil Gregory/WHYY, file)
Courts & Law

N.J. tax credit task force postpones hearing after Norcross sues

The task force said in a statement Friday that the judge presiding over the lawsuit asked that Tuesday's hearing be delayed, and the panel agreed.

7 years ago

Philadelphia City Hall, as it looked Aug. 28, 2017 (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY, file)
Money
The Philadelphia Tribune

Philly Council unveils $5B budget, increases tax break for some homeowners

Philadelphia’s budget is teed up to bust $5 billion for the first time in its history.

7 years ago

Ronsha Dickerson leads a tour of Camden, New Jersey, Thursday, June 6, 2019 (Miguel Martinez for WHYY)
Community

Amid tax break fight, residents show top N.J. official the ‘real’ Camden

Economic development chief Kevin Quinn agreed to a four-hour tour of Camden, a gesture of good-will at a time of ratcheting tensions over tax breaks.

7 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (Julio Cortez/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy
NJ Spotlight

As June 30 deadline looms, Murphy releases plan to reform EDA tax incentives

Murphy called for the current programs to be reformed after a major audit raised troubling concerns about the Economic Development Authority’s ability to administer them.

7 years ago

Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa.
Keystone Crossroads
Education

More tax credits? More spending? Pa. lawmakers continue to clash on education

The proposed increase to the Educational Improvement Tax Credit will likely be used as a bargaining chip in ongoing budget negotiations.

7 years ago

Senate President Steve Sweeney, (right), D-Gloucester, listens as New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks in the Assembly chamber of the Statehouse in Trenton. (Mel Evans/AP Photo, File)
Politics & Policy

Tax on wealthy, business incentives emerging as top issues in N.J.

Raising taxes on the wealthy and renewing an expiring business incentive program are emerging as top fights as New Jersey's budget deadline approaches.

7 years ago

In this file photo, a summer rental sign is seen in front of a home just one block from the ocean, in Belmar, N.J. (Mel Evans/AP Photo, file)
Money

N.J. may roll back tax on Shore rentals, but details remain fuzzy

When will the measure take effect? Who will it help? Key questions still unanswered as lawmakers move ahead with votes on tax on Shore rentals.

7 years ago

Cooper University Hospital board chairman George Norcross III listens in Camden, N.J., Tuesday, May 15, 2012, during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Cooper Cancer Institute. (Mel Evans/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy
ProPublica

Emails show how much pull political bosses had over N.J. state tax breaks

State officials scrambled to meet the demands of a lawyer at the firm where Philip Norcross, the brother of N.J. political boss George E. Norcross III, is managing partner.

7 years ago

Former New Jersey Gov. Jim Florio speaks in Camden Thursday about the controversial tax break some businesses have gotten to relocate to the city. (Miguel Martinez/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Camden boosters hold invite-only defense of tax breaks in county building

Camden is in the middle of a feud between Gov. Phil Murphy and South Jersey Democrats over how the state gives out lucrative tax breaks.

7 years ago

Former Philadelphia Mayor John Street. (George Widman/AP Photo)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Former mayor sues current mayor over Philly tax assessments

Former Philadelphia Mayor John Street, an adviser to mayoral candidates Anthony Williams, has sued Mayor Jim Kenney, claiming the city’s property tax assessments are unfair.

7 years ago

File photo: New Jersey State Capitol building in Trenton. (Alan Tu/WHYY)
Politics & Policy
NJ Spotlight

Legislative hearings into N.J. tax incentives will be unlike ‘slanted’ task force

Lawmakers will conduct their own probes of controversial programs but signal their efforts will be more sympathetic than recent investigations.

7 years ago

A bungalow in South Seaside Park, New Jersey. (Courtesy of Dominick Solazzo)
Money

N.J. Shore-goers scaling back plans over new ‘Airbnb tax’

The law targeted short-term rentals booked through Airbnb. But those who rent and own property at the Jersey Shore have become collateral damage.

7 years ago

A small group of protesters gather outside Camden’s newest corporate high rise, demanding that beneficiaries of state tax breaks demonstrate what they’re doing to help Camden residents. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Money

Camden won $1.6B in tax breaks but activists say not enough reaching city residents

The criticism came during an escalating feud between Gov. Phil Murphy and powerbroker George Norcross over how lucrative tax credits were doled out and who benefits.

7 years ago

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. (Julio Cortez/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy
NJ Spotlight

Murphy offers lawmakers both carrot and stick to approve millionaire’s tax

Gov. Phil Murphy is upping the political ante in his bid to establish a true millionaire’s tax.

7 years ago

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