
Taxes
Real estate assessment could mean higher property taxes for many Philly homeowners
About 20% of homeowners are appealing after Philly’s first assessment in several years shows some big increases in property values.
3 years ago
Poll: Quality of life good in N.J., but people want to leave due to costs and taxes
Nearly two-thirds surveyed in a Monmouth University poll say they would like to leave New Jersey because it costs too much.
3 years ago
Did COVID, remote work, or job changes make paying taxes more confusing? You’re not alone.
3 years ago
$300 tax rebate coming to Delawareans next month as inflation relief
The money will be mailed to residents who filed a 2021 tax return for 2020 earnings.
3 years ago
The tax levied on the sale of property went to 4% in 2017. That’s $12,000 on a $300,000 home. Proponents of the bill want to return the tax to 3%.
3 years ago
Judge rules against Delaware port operator in tariff dispute
The judge also ruled Tuesday that GT USA Wilmington cannot block Buckeye Partners or its customers from accessing an adjacent fuel storage terminal.
3 years ago
Tax the rich? A new bill in City Council would place a levy on stocks and bonds
The Philly Wealth Tax could bring in $150 to $400 million a year, backers say.
3 years ago
$300 rebate checks could be coming soon to Delaware taxpayers
Every state resident who filed a 2020 tax return will get a direct payment, under a bipartisan plan expected to be approved by lawmakers next month.
3 years ago
N.J. property tax relief program could expand to nearly 2 million residents — including renters
Under the governor’s proposal, the state would see the number of New Jerseyans eligible for property tax rebates more than triple.
3 years ago
Bill would nearly double property tax credit for Delaware residents 65 and over
The rebate was cut from $500 to $400 five years ago when state revenues were lagging. Now, with the treasury flush, a bill would increase it to $750.
3 years ago
The economy is strong, but inflation drags on
Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker and Moody's Analytics' Mark Zandi discuss inflation and why many measures of the American economy are looking bright.
Air Date: February 16, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00What to watch for in Wolf’s budget proposal
The details of Wolf’s budget plan for the 2022-23 fiscal year starting July 1 remain under wraps, but he has made it plain that public school funding is his top priority.
3 years ago
Two proposals to relieve property tax burden moving through N.J. Legislature
Some New Jersey lawmakers are putting forward two proposals to address the state’s high property taxes. Here’s what those bills would do.
3 years ago
Philly’s soda tax is under fire again. Who wants to see it end, and who still thinks it’s a win?
Mayor Kenney’s signature program has funded rec centers and pre-K. A new report raises questions about where the money goes.
3 years ago
Philly Councilmember David Oh introduces bill to repeal city’s sugary beverage tax
If City Council passes the bill and it becomes law, the Philadelphia Beverage Tax would disappear on July 1, the first day of the city’s next fiscal year.
3 years ago