
Taxes
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
US Supreme Court to consider a case that could net states sales revenue
Lawmakers tried to improve online sales tax collections in last year’s budget, as the state struggled to find enough revenue balance its books.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania revenue collection in flux due to new federal tax law
Spurred by changes in the federal tax law, Pennsylvanians seem to have rushed to pay state income taxes early in hopes of taking advantage of uncapped deductions
7 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, December 28, 2017
Area non-profit organizations anticipate the effects the GOP tax bill will have on charitable giving. An event at the National Constitu ...
Air Date: December 28, 2017
Listen 21:10Philly-area nonprofits are fretting over new tax law
The GOP tax overhaul is giving some nonprofit organizations holiday heartburn. The reason: itemization. More specifically, it’s the lack thereof.
7 years ago
Listen 2:29Christie orders N.J. towns to accept early property tax payments
New Jerseyans worried about a higher federal tax bill next year, thanks to the GOP’s tax overhaul, may get the chance to pay less if they pay up now.
7 years ago
Listen 2:01The tax law’s new way of measuring inflation could take a toll on taxpayers
The use of the chained consumer price index to determine when to adjust tax brackets and eligibility for deductions, is expected to push more people into higher tax brackets.
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