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: May 31, 2004
Signed: November 4, 2004
: Committee of the Whole
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill creates a Job Creation Tax Credit program to incentivize businesses to create new jobs in Philadelphia. The goal is to attract and retain jobs, boost the economy, and improve quality of life for residents.
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