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Taxes

Philadelphia School District headquarters (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Education

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.

8 years ago

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., walks to the Senate chamber, at the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, in Washington.(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

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

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FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, file photo, the sky over The Capitol is lit up at dawn  (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

How 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

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California has banned a soda tax for 12 years. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania’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.

8 years ago

A commission of Pennsylvania lawmakers and state officials is working in Harrisburg to come up with a plan to pay down the state's pension debt. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Money

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.

8 years ago

Map of the state of Pennsylvania showing county boundaries and names, county seats and rivers from the U.S. Geological Survey.
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

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.

8 years ago

(J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo, file)
Politics & Policy

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.

8 years ago

Shown is an exterior view of the Apple Park Visitor Center during its grand opening Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cupertino, Calif. (Eric Risberg/AP Photo)
Money

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.

8 years ago

Online shopping using a credit card to complete an e-commerce transaction
Money

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.

8 years ago

File photo: Pennsylvania state capitol building on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, in Harrisburg, Pa. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo, file)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

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

9 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight

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

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Money

Philly-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.

9 years ago

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Homes in Jersey City, NJ in March, 2016.
Money

Christie 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.

9 years ago

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 President Donald Trump, accompanied by Vice President Mike Pence, smiles as he finishes speaking in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, July 26, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, file)
NPR
Money

The 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.

9 years ago

Individual Tax Return Forms and pen on table
Politics & Policy

Some N.J. tax breaks kick in Jan. 1

Residents 62 and older will be able to keep more of their income from being taxed by the state.

9 years ago

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