This Essay explains the constitutional challenge to the City wage tax, argues that the tax is unconstitutional, describes steps the City could take to save that tax, and raises the question of whether Philadelphia should save or eliminate its wage tax.Knoll, Michael S...
we will be faced with having to reduce department staffing levels and curtail services or ask wage earners in the City to pay a higher income tax. I told them that I couldn’t ask our citizens and businesses to pay more when I know that the Legislature has the means to return...
1. Wage tax refund for nonresidents required to work from home Philadelphia utilizes a “requirement of employment” standard applicable to nonresident employees whose employer’s base of operations are located within Philadelphia. Under this standard, nonresident employees are not subject to the wage ...