Official:Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income And Receipts Taxes," by providing for a tax credit for employment of veterans of the armed forces, under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Oh
Introduced: May 24, 2012
Signed: June 14, 2012
: Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill provides a tax credit to businesses in Philadelphia for hiring veterans of the armed forces who meet specific qualifications.
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