
Taxes
City: ‘Too soon’ to say if soda tax shortfall will hit parks & rec makeover
There will be no Rebuild without the soda tax. That’s been the message coming from Mayor Jim Kenney over the last several months
7 years ago
Top New Jersey lawmaker proposes business tax ‘surcharge’
Senate President Steve Sweeney said in a statement Tuesday his plan would imposes a 3 percent surcharge on businesses making over $1 million.
7 years ago
Gov. Murphy sticks to tax-hike pledge at lobbying event
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday redoubled his campaign promise to raise income taxes on millionaires but said such a change does not have to be permanent.
7 years ago
Recent court ruling opens a door for homeowners to appeal tax bill
When Ruokai Chen saw his real estate taxes jump up in 2016, the actuary with a degree from the Curtis Institute of Music decided to do some digging.
7 years ago
Listen 2:40Kenney makes school-funding plea, council reacts
Kenney says funding the school district is critical, but council members aren't thrilled about his plan to hike property taxes.
7 years ago
Listen 4:12Philly DA Krasner calls lien over unpaid taxes an ‘oversight’
Krasner, according to city records, ignored his 2017 tax bill so long that the Philadelphia Department of Revenue took him to court to recover some $10,000 in overdue taxes.
7 years ago
In Philly budget proposal, Kenney calls for tax hikes to cover school deficits
As promised, Kenney's proposal would cover the school district's budget gap. The question now is how City Council members and taxpayers will react.
7 years ago
With school deficits looming, Philly debates tax strategy ahead of new budget
Private-sector leaders want to reduce business taxes, but the school system's urgent financial needs could make that difficult.
7 years ago
What’s in the new budget deal?
Congress passed a large-scale budget deal on Friday morning that raised the government’s spending limit by $300 billion for the next ...
Air Date: February 12, 2018
Listen 18:29How the deficit affects the economy
With all this boost in spending, and the GOP tax bill, we’ll close today’s show with ...
Air Date: February 12, 2018
Listen 17:00Pennsylvania’s high court to hear appeal of Philly soda tax
Pennsylvania's highest court said Tuesday that it will hear an appeal in a lawsuit challenging Philadelphia's year-old tax on soda and other sweetened drinks.
7 years ago
IFO: federal tax breaks might mean good news for Pa.’s bottom line
After a year marked by lower-than expected income and intractable budget problems, Pennsylvania's finances appear to be on an upswing.
7 years ago
Pa. counties call on state government to better support local public services
Pa.'s 67 counties signed on to a list of priorities they hope to achieve in 2018. But the local leaders say they cannot achieve their goals alone.
7 years ago
Federal tax cut could mean lower power bills in Delaware
Delawareans should see lower utility bills after a state ruling that any benefit utility companies get from the federal tax cut must be passed on to customers.
7 years ago
Apple to build 2nd campus, hire 20,000 in $350B pledge
Cities from across the U.S. will likely be offering Apple tax breaks and other incentives in an attempt to persuade the company to build its second campus in their towns.
7 years ago