Topic: Philadelphia Taxes

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
The Better Business Builder
Philadelphia tech entrepreneur Chris Cera builds and runs software companies. But he also advocates for tax policies that allow small businesses to thrive, creates model work environments — and promises not to bail for the suburbs.
By Natalie Pompilio
Governing Makes a Comeback
Council’s passage last week of modest business tax cuts was more than a rebuke of progressives. It also might suggest that reasonableness is trending again
By Larry Platt
A Major Pocketbook Issue
New property assessments out today could significantly raise taxes next year for Philadelphia homeowners. Philly 3.0’s engagement director on what the City can do to ease the burden
By Jon Geeting
Yes, We Are Taxadelphia
A column last week argued that Philly’s reputation as one of the highest taxed big cities in the nation was unwarranted. Center City District’s president responds.
By Paul R. Levy and Stephen Camp-Landis
Is This Really Taxadelphia?
The director of a state budget and policy organization has an answer that may surprise you
By Marc Stier
Pre-K Polling Needs Improvement
A Greater Philadelphia last week released poll data about the City’s sweetened beverage tax that showed residents divided. Here, the City’s first Pre-K director refutes the premise and results of the survey
By Anne Gemmell
The Soda Tax is Still Controversial
The latest data from A Greater Philadelphia unpacks how local Dems view Mayor Kenney’s self-proclaimed biggest accomplishment
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
What’s the one thing few leaders are talking about as we secure a $2.7 billion windfall? Growing jobs. Is there a plan for that?
By Larry Platt
In Search of the Spirit of Reinvention
Philly is the nation’s first startup. So, in this budget season, why not put old talking points behind us…and pivot?
By Larry Platt