At least a dozen school districts in Pennsylvania exploited a legal loophole to avoid a referendum on tax increases.
By Anthony Hennen
Boost in Pennsylvania tax revenues negated by inflation
Inflation makes the state’s purchases more expensive, just like everyone else’s.
By Anthony Hennen
Terry Tracy: Delco using $60 million in non-recurring funds to balance FY 2023 Proposed Budget — taxpayer beware
Balancing the budget on one-time federal handouts keeps the county on a course of unsustainable spending.
By Terry Tracy
Joe Gale: Against the tax hike and politician pay raise
I voted against the pay raise — and I won’t be accepting it, either.
By Joe Gale
Peter Mihalick: Tax simplification and tax cuts are good for Pennsylvania
Fixing tax code flaws and returning money to taxpayers could help average Pennsylvanians and jump-start the economy.
By Peter Mihalick
Andy Bloom: Across the pond, tax cuts take hold
Could British tax cuts serve as an example for the U.S. Congress to follow after the midterms?
By Andy Bloom
Pennsylvania school district taxes hit $15.7B, will reach $20B in 2026
The state’s Independent Fiscal Office predicts that school taxes will continue to rise.
By Anthony Hennen
On Inflation Reduction Act, Pennsylvania’s two senators are divided
As the Inflation Reduction Act goes from the U.S. Senate to the House, Pennsylvania’s senators disagree on the bill’s consequences.
By Anthony Hennen
Philadelphia voters want lower property taxes, but higher taxes on the rich
City residents hold mixed views on taxation — except when it comes to the rich.
By Anthony Hennen
Ben Mannes: Who is investigating Larry Krasner?
Krasner’s tax delinquency raises more serious questions regarding possible criminal campaign finance activities. But are the State Attorney General or United States Attorney’s office even investigating?
By A. Benjamin Mannes