Official:Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," by expanding the program under which a credit against business privilege taxes is given to certain businesses that contribute monies to community development corporations undertaking economic development activities within the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Goode
Introduced: June 12, 2008
Signed: November 6, 2008
: Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill expands a tax credit program for businesses that contribute to community development corporations (CDCs) in Philadelphia. Eligible businesses must contribute $100,000 per year for 10 years to a designated CDC.
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