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Taxes

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

Gas prices are displayed on a sign
NPR
Politics & Policy

Biden wants a gas tax holiday. Some economists say that’s a bad idea

Biden wants Congress to give people a break on the federal gas tax for the summer. But economists say that won't translate into big savings at the pump.

3 years ago

Up-close view of a gas pump and prices.
Politics & Policy

Biden says decision on gas tax holiday may come this week

President Joe Biden says he’s considering a federal holiday on the gasoline tax. That could possibly save U.S. consumers as much as 18.4 cents a gallon.

3 years ago

The Capitol building is pictured in Harrisburg
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

The bipartisan push to cut corporate taxes in Pennsylvania, explained

Pennsylvania levies a 9.99% tax on corporate net income, the second-highest rate in the country.

3 years ago

Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Philly City Council reaches deal on budget with property and wage tax relief

Budget negotiations were fraught with concerns over steep increases in property valuations that threatened big tax hikes for many Philly homeowners.

3 years ago

The New Jersey State House in Trenton, N.J., Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021
Politics & Policy

N.J. Democrats announce property tax relief, GOP to seek vote on rebate

Homeowners making less than $150,000 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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