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Taxes

Senate President Steve Sweeney, other lawmakers, and members of the task force discuss the proposed changes. (Phil Gregory/WHYY)
Money

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

Radio Times
Politics & Policy

City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart

Guests: Rebecca Rhynhart  Philadelphia City Controller, ...

Air Date: August 7, 2018 10:20 am

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A 1040 U.S. Individual Income Tax Return form for 2018.
NPR
Money

More 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

7 years ago

Then- Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt, shown at a campaign rally in Springfield, Mass., in October. (Michael Dwyer/AP Photo, file)
Politics & Policy

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

Corn grows in front of a barn carrying a large Trump sign in rural Ashland, Neb., Tuesday, July 24, 2018. The Trump administration announced Tuesday it will provide $12 billion in emergency relief to ease the pain of American farmers slammed by President Donald Trump's escalating trade disputes with China and other countries. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Trump’s trade moves

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 48:57
(PlanPhilly)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy
PlanPhilly

A 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.

7 years ago

(Big Stock photo)
Politics & Policy

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.

7 years ago

In New Jersey, several Democratic lawmakers are pushing for a state identification card for those lacking the personal documents required to get a federally compliant driver’s license. (WHYY file photo)
NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

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.

7 years ago

(Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Soda tax advocates cited by Philly ethics board

Philadelphia Board of Ethics levies $8,000 in fines on soda tax lobbyists

7 years ago

Gurbir Grewal, the former Bergen County prosecutor, has been confirmed as New Jersey's attorney general. He is the first Sikh in the nation to serve as a state attorney general.
Courts & Law

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.

7 years ago

The sky surrounding the Statue of Liberty in New York is lit red by a firework in 2005. Nearly all the fireworks consumers will purchase this year — and 70 percent of those used by professionals — are manufactured in China. (Mel Evans/AP)
NPR
Money

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.

7 years ago

Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella launches the Keystone Scholars program in Elk County, putting $100 in a college savings account for every child born or adopted there. Gov. Tom Wolf recently signed a law extending the program to all of Pennsylvania.
Education

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.

7 years ago

President Trump kisses a mock-up of a 1040
NPR
Money

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.

7 years ago

Philadelphia's City Hall Tower (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Money

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.

7 years ago

Photo shows the Wayfair website on a computer in New York. (Jenny Kane/AP)
NPR
Money

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.

7 years ago

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