Official:Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," by establishing a program under which a Job Creation Tax Credit will be given to certain businesses creating new jobs in the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Goode
Introduced: February 28, 2002
Signed: April 18, 2002
: Committee of the Whole
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill creates a Job Creation Tax Credit program for businesses that create new jobs in Philadelphia, to incentivize job growth and attract residents and businesses.
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