Taxes
Will Council Fund Schools With a Big Parking Tax Hike?
[Updated at 4:20 p.m.] Philadelphia school district officials are asking City Council to pay a huge bill this year. They say they need an extra $103 […]
House Unanimously Defeats Wolf’s Tax Plan
The Pennsylvania House on Monday unanimously rejected Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed tax plan, 193-0.
Surprise! Philly’s Commercial Property Taxes Are Pretty Damn Low
Study after study and politician after politician have said that Philadelphia’s taxes are way too high. But a new report by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy […]
Who’s the Best Mayoral Candidate For Small Business?
The U.S. Census reports that there are more than 100,000 small businesses within the city limits of Philadelphia. And that number’s probably understated because there are likely many […]
BizFeed: Amtrak Lawsuits Face $200M Hurdle
1. Lawsuits a Certainty After Amtrak Crash, But Damages Capped at $200M The News: In the wake of the Amtrak train crash, expect a slew […]
Philly’s Business Environment Ranks Near Last in New Study
Almost every day, some organization releases a report ranking U.S. cities. Best cities for buying a home. Best cities to start a restaurant. Best cities to raise a […]
Inside Take: Money for Schools, or Tax-Free Helicopters?
(This is an opinion column from a Citified insider.) Most Americans know that the federal tax laws are filled with carefully crafted tax breaks for […]
This One Weird Trick Will Rescue Philadelphia’s Economy
One of the big political problems of Philadelphia’s 20-year-old tax reform movement has been the enduring perception that its principal aim isn’t to create jobs, so much […]
The Brief: Paper or Plastic? Either Way, It Could Cost You 5 Cents a Bag
1. City Council considers a new five-cent fee on plastic and paper shopping bags. The Gist: City Councilman Mark Squilla introduced legislation that would charge shoppers five […]
Seven Reasons to Feel Super About Center City
Philadelphians are head over heels in love with Center City. More than 87 percent of downtown residents and workers believe Center City is headed in the right direction, whereas […]
Hey You Guys: In Philadelphia, Paying Your Taxes Is Basically Optional
Hey, Millennials! Everyone has been trying to convince you that Philadelphia is an awesome place to live, and it is. Sure, we have lots of […]
PSA: Mayor Nutter’s Property Tax Hike Would Only Cost You a Cheesesteak a Month
Say, can you spare a cheesesteak? A new ad from the city government says that Mayor Michael Nutter’s plan to raise property taxes by 9 percent would cost […]
Darrell Clarke: Fund Philly Schools By Cracking Down on Tax Deadbeats
A Philadelphia lawmaker has a plan to fund the city’s schools and crack down on tax deadbeats at the same time. City Council President Darrell […]
Philadium Shut Down
The Philadium has been shut down by the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Revenue for taxes owed. Michael Klein is reporting that the South Philadelphia […]
Next Time the Eagles Want a New Stadium, They May Have to Pay for It Themselves
Taxpayers and local governments have been subsidizing pro-sports stadiums since the Reagan years, and as the decades pass, the subsidies have only gotten bigger. During the […]