Taxes

The IRS has been tasked with looking into how to create a government-operated electronic free-file tax return system. But that doesn’t sit well with tax-prep companies.

The 90 million taxpayers who have filed as of March 31 got refunds that were an average of nearly 10% less than last year.

Herm Suplizio, manager for the city of DuBois Pa, has been arrested for stealing more than $600,000 from public accounts over which he had signatory control.

“This is our moment in history to transform the IRS,” said Daniel Werfel, who was ceremoniously sworn into his new role at the IRS headquarters, Tuesday.

Property assessments dictate how much property owners must pay in property taxes. Bills are due on Friday.

As part of his first budget proposal, Gov. Shapiro wants to eliminate both the sales and use tax and the gross receipts tax on cell phone services.

Judge Christine Fizzano Cannon found that the nonprofit Tower Health system was operating a Montco hospital with the motive of profit.

The city discontinued the discount in 2021 amid a revenue shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The county’s chief financial officer “did not hold, or even apply for” a required certification during his entire tenure, per the report.

A fine was the only penalty a judge could impose on the Trump Organization for its conviction last month for 17 tax crimes, including conspiracy and falsifying business record

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will raise rates for the 15th year in a row starting in 2023. The 5% increase will take effect on Jan. 8.

Aspects of Trump's finances had been shrouded in mystery and intrigue since his days as an up-and-coming Manhattan real estate developer in the 1980s.

The Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee has voted along party lines to publicly release a report on Donald Trump’s tax returns.

Qualified homeowners making less than $150,000 in 2021 will receive a tax credit of $1,500, while those making $150,000 to $250,000 will receive a tax credit of $1,000.

The goal of the measure introduced by Council President Clarke is to preserve and build new affordable housing in parts of Philadelphia.