
Taxes
Bill to kill Philly soda tax introduced in Harrisburg
State Rep. Mark Mustio's bill would kill the Philly sweetened-beverage tax and ban it elsewhere.
7 years ago
New Jersey’s Legislature not sold on Gov’s $1.5 billion tax hike
The state Treasurer tried to convince them, but New Jersey lawmakers are reluctant to go along with the tax increases.
7 years ago
Mayor Kenney abandons Philadelphia kids
The mayor insists much of the money will go toward pre-K and Rebuild after the Big Soda lobby is defeated in court. Then why not create a reserve fund earmarked for pre-K?
7 years ago
N.J. lawmakers wary of $1.6 billion tax boost in Murphy budget plan
As hearings begin on Governor Murphy's budget proposal, a $1.6 billion tax increase has some Democrats fretting.
7 years ago
Lamb win in Pa. suggests GOP’s historically bad tax overhaul can be repealed
It turns out trading people's Medicaid and Medicare coverage for tax cuts for the very richest is not a winning message.
7 years ago
Sweet promises of soda tax money gone flat, Philly Controller says
The Controller’s analysis reported that about $22 million of the nearly $85 million in beverage tax revenue collected has gone towards pre-K and community schools.
7 years ago
N.J. governor calls for higher taxes, more money for schools
Murphy wants to raise the sales tax from 6.625 percent to 7 percent and include ride-sharing services and accommodations like Airbnb.
7 years ago
New Jersey thinks now might be the time to raise corporate taxes
New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney has put forward a proposal that would have the state’s highest-earning corporations staring at a tax hike.
7 years ago
Listen 4:39City: ‘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