Official:Amending The Philadelphia Code, principally Title 19, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," and such other provisions as may be appropriate, to reduce the tax burden on existing and new businesses; and to eliminate, waive, or reduce certain fees and permit charges, all for the purpose of generating growth in existing businesses, the birth of new businesses, and the creation of jobs; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Kenney
Introduced: September 8, 2011
Signed: November 3, 2011
: Committee on Finance
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill reduces the tax burden on existing and new businesses in Philadelphia by eliminating fees for business privilege licenses. It also aims to generate growth in businesses and create jobs.
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