Official:Amending Section 19-1508 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Refunds and Forgiveness for Poverty Income,” to revise the tax rate, under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Domb
Introduced: January 23, 2020
Signed: February 27, 2020
: Committee on Finance
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill adjusts tax rates for low-income residents in Philadelphia to provide relief from certain taxes.
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