
Taxes
Philly’s ‘unpredictable’ property tax assessments threatening new development, biz groups say
It’s no secret that successive rounds of property tax reassessments in Philadelphia are giving homeowners agita.
7 years ago
Gov. Murphy signs workaround of federal tax overhaul into law
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a bill to soften the effect of the federal tax overhaul's cap on state and local tax deductions.
7 years ago
Wolf again readies plan for Pa. severance tax
The gas industry and most Republicans are meeting it with a resounding 'no.'
7 years ago
Wolf, once again, pitches severance tax on natural gas
Some Pennsylvania lawmakers are introducing legislation, again, to impose a severance tax on natural gas production.
7 years ago
4 new exemptions to the tax penalty for lacking health insurance
The penalty for not having health insurance in 2018 is the greater of $695 or 2.5 percent of household income.
7 years ago
IRS computer glitch caused by ‘master file’ issue
The IRS says its system was up and running again by 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
7 years ago
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 suggests GOP’s historically bad tax overhaul can be repealed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