Topic: Philadelphia Taxes

A Tax Reform Plan Even Progressives Can Love?
Jefferson Health is the latest to eye leaving the city. Can the Tax Reform Commission’s recommendations deviate from past ones and jumpstart job growth?
By Larry Platt
City, Save Thyself
With Trump targeting cities — and resistance an antiquated model — how should Mayor Parker and others respond? How about lessening our dependence on D.C. by pursuing growth … which just might start with tax reform
By Larry Platt
The City Budget
Mayor Parker kicked off budget season with her $6 billion budget proposal to City Council. Here’s what that means, and what happens now
By J.P. Romney
Clawing Out of Philly Taxpayer Hell
The most-taxed big city in America claimed our Mystery Shopper owed more than $30,000 in unpaid business taxes that were already paid. Cue long wait times. Ineptitude. Mounting accountant’s bills. Confusion. Collections … and more
By Citizen Mystery Shopper
The Housing Opportunity Hidden in Plain Sight
When it comes to finding more affordable homes for their residents, Drexel’s Metro Finance Head says, cities should look at current housing stock, offer incentives — and move fast.
By Bruce Katz and Andrew Gibbs
Investment? What Investment?
Philly is blowing its chance to use its federal rescue funds to directly address intractable problems. Will Mayor Parker’s new budget follow Governor Shapiro’s blueprint and propose an “invest and grow” plan?
By Larry Platt
Philly, Get Your Tax Refund
Every year, about 40,000 Philadelphians don’t file for an Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Child Tax Credit (CTC), leaving $100 million dollars unclaimed. Let’s fix that.
By Lauren McCutcheon and Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Philly, Get Free Help Filing your Taxes
National and local programs offer completely free tax-filing services to people living in and around Philly.
By Nick Fiorellini and Lauren McCutcheon
Time For a Taxpayer Seal of Approval
A financial analyst calls on local and state governments to report how much they pay their employees — without delay
By Tony Lynch
Keep Pennsylvanians … in Pennsylvania
The state is losing residents to less expensive and less taxed states down south. We must prove, a free-market analyst urges, that we are “open for business”
By Nathan Benefield