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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen congratulates new IRS commissioner Danny Werfel after the swearing-in at the IRS headquarters in Washington
Politics & Policy

New IRS leader promises faster, easier tax filing process

“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.

2 years ago

A closeup of detailing on Philly row houses
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘An unusually slow year’: Philly has roughly 17K property assessment appeals to review

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

2 years ago

A woman looking at her cell phone
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Breaking down Shapiro’s plan to eliminate two of Pa.’s cell phone taxes

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.

2 years ago

Pottstown Hospital. (Tower Health)
Health
Spotlight PA

A Pa. hospital’s revoked property tax exemption is a ‘warning shot’ to other nonprofits, expert says

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

2 years ago

Rowhouses in Center City.
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia may reinstate discount for early payment of property taxes

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

2 years ago

County officials including County Executive Brian Hughes, at a ribbon cutting to welcome Frontier Airlines to Trenton-Mercer Airport in 2017
Politics & Policy

Mercer County repeatedly failed to file payroll taxes on time and lacked a properly credentialed CFO. That cost taxpayers nearly $4.5 million

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

3 years ago

Trump Tower in New York Thursday, Aug. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
Courts & Law

Trump Organization fined $1.6 million for tax fraud

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

3 years ago

A sign reads E-ZPass. The highway is visible in the background.
Politics & Policy
WESA

Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls to increase for 15th consecutive year

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.

3 years ago

Donald Trump stands next to several U.S. flags.
Politics & Policy

Trump’s tax returns released after long fight with Congress

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.

3 years ago

A closeup of former President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

House panel to release report on Trump’s tax returns

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

3 years ago

New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton.
Politics & Policy
WITF

The deadline to apply for New Jersey’s ANCHOR property tax relief is quickly approaching

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.

3 years ago

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Council President Clarke speaks at a podium in City Hall.
Urban Planning

Philly City Council to consider tax break measure to add more affordable housing

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

3 years ago

Norristown, Pa. in Montgomery County. (Wikimedia Commons)
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County proposes a real estate tax hike and employee salary bump in 2023 budget

Montgomery County officials have been collecting community input on the proposed real estate tax increase. The final 2023 budget is due by Dec. 15.

3 years ago

The skyline in Philadelphia is pictured along the Schuylkill River
PlanPhilly
Community

Thursday is the deadline for Philly’s Homestead Exemption

The Homestead Exemption program enables homeowners to reduce their property tax bill by reducing the taxable portion of their property’s value.

3 years ago

A closeup of Donald Trump in front of American flags
Courts & Law

Supreme Court OKs handover of Trump tax returns to Congress

Alone among recent presidents, Trump refused to release his tax returns either during his successful 2016 campaign or his four years in the White House.

3 years ago

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