Official:Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” to establish a Philadelphia Youth Employment Program Tax Credit for businesses that employ eligible youth or contribute to qualifying tax-exempt organizations employing such students; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Young
Introduced: September 17, 2026
: Committee on Finance
Status: In Committee, step 2 of 4
This bill creates a tax credit for businesses that hire eligible youth (ages 12-25) or contribute to organizations that employ these youth in education programs.
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This bill creates a tax incentive to encourage businesses to invest in Philadelphia's young people, providing a tax credit to companies that hire and support youth in educational programs. As a result, eligible businesses will be able to reduce their tax liability by up to the amount of their contribution to these programs, benefiting companies with a stake in supporting the city's next generation. This program will also have a positive impact on the city's youth, giving them access to job training and employment opportunities that can help them develop valuable skills and achieve economic stability.
This bill could lead to a significant shift of administrative burdens onto the Department of Commerce, which may struggle to certify and manage the program, potentially diverting resources from other initiatives. Businesses would receive tax credits worth an unknown amount, which would likely be funded by taxpayers or other businesses through reduced tax revenues. The precedent set by this bill, providing tax incentives for businesses that hire youth from approved programs, may create a new expectation among businesses for similar incentives in the future.
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