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West Sadsbury Township in Chester County.  (West Sadsbury Township)
Politics & Policy

West Sadsbury Township is looking to axe open space tax at the ballot

While some townships are looking to save open space through ballot referendums, one Chester County township says that the process is complete.

3 years ago

Fewer and fewer older Pennsylvanians are receiving property tax rebates from a popular state program because lawmakers haven't updated the income limits to qualify in over a decade. (Daniel Fishel for Spotlight PA)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Thousands of older Pennsylvanians at risk of losing property tax rebates because of legislative inaction

No one likes paying taxes, but local property taxes in Pennsylvania are especially loathed.

3 years ago

The IRS is refunding penalties it charged taxpayers for filing their 2019 and 2020 tax returns late as a form of COVID-19 relief. (Keith Srakocic/AP)
NPR
Money

You may get an IRS refund if you filed your taxes late during the pandemic

The IRS is refunding penalties it charged taxpayers for filing their 2019 and 2020 tax returns late, as a form of COVID-19 relief.

3 years ago

Traffic passes through the toll plaza at the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, New Jersey, on Friday, June 10, 2022. The busy bridge connecting New Jersey and New York City is moving to cashless tolls. Beginning in July, drivers paying cash tolls will have their license plates scanned and will be billed by mail. As part of the transformation, the tollbooths and islands will be demolished. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)
Politics & Policy

N.J. wants to negotiate out-of-state income taxes for commuters

New Jersey officials have introduced bipartisan legislation that would give the state more leverage in a fight to end double taxation for state residents.

3 years ago

Students walk through a green arch on a college campus.
Politics & Policy

Some states could tax Biden’s student loan debt relief

But in some states, the tax man may demand a cut of that relief. That’s because some states tax forgiven debt as income.

3 years ago

Stacks of notebooks are shown in a store.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey’s 10-day sales tax holiday is now in effect

School supplies like backpacks, notebooks, index cards, and pencils are tax-free.

3 years ago

File photo: Internal Revenue Service taxes forms are seen on Feb. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Politics & Policy

Expanded IRS free-file system one step closer in Dems’ bill

The flagship climate change and health care bill will bring U.S. taxpayers one step closer to a government-operated electronic free-file tax return system.

3 years ago

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks during a press conference on the Inflation Reduction Act, Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

The Inflation Reduction Act: what’s in it and what’s not

With Democrats poised to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, we look at what's in it, what got dumped and why, and how it may impact the economy, healthcare and climate change.

Air Date: August 11, 2022 10:00 am

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Sen. Joe Manchin speaks to reporters
NPR
Politics & Policy

Explaining the $14 billion tax ‘loophole’ that Senate Democrats want to close

The "carried interest loophole" allows hedge fund managers to tax their income at a lower rate than an ordinary salary. The unpopular provision has survived many challenges.

3 years ago

A statue of someone holding up something is visible in front of a tall building.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa.’s unemployment trust fund is broke. The Wolf admin says a long-term fix will save taxpayers millions

The state’s new budget pays off $42 million in debt, but backers say a bigger policy change is needed to prepare the system for future downturns.

3 years ago

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attends a meeting in Seoul, South Korea on Tuesday. She spoke to Morning Edition about some of the initiatives she's been promoting on her trip overseas. (Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)
NPR
Money

Yellen believes U.S. will get on board with global minimum corporate tax — eventually

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is wrapping up a weeklong trip to the Indo-Pacific, her first since taking over the role.

3 years ago

School desks are shown, with chairs stacked in the background.
Education
Spotlight PA

New Pa. budget injects $125M into private school tax credit program that lacks basic accountability

A lack of transparency baked into state law makes it impossible to determine whether the program is actually improving outcomes for students who receive tuition assistance.

3 years ago

An empty classroom.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. has a new child care tax credit. Here’s what you need to know

People who care for two or more dependents will be able to claim up to $6,000 in child care expenses starting next year.

3 years ago

This July 18, 2018, photo shows a display of back to school backpacks in a Target store in Pittsburgh. (Gene J. Puskar / The Associated Press)
Politics & Policy

Who benefits from N.J.’s back-to-school sales tax holiday?

New Jersey officials tout that a sales tax holiday for back-to-school will benefit families. Experts are slightly more muted on how it will play out in practice.

3 years ago

The exterior of City Hall in Philly
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philly City Council sends budget, property tax relief to Mayor Kenney’s desk

The budget includes no tax hikes, steps to ease the tax burden of rising property valuations, and a spending increase for violence prevention measures.

3 years ago

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