Legislation

Grandparents Caring for Grandkids Full-Time Get Up to $3800 Annual Tax Relief Under New City Plan

Philadelphia Grandparents Caring for Grandkids Full-Time Eligible for Up to $3,800 Annual Tax Relief. A new city plan provides a tax credit to grandparents who care for their grandchildren as primary caretakers under certain terms.

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Grandparents Caring for Kids in Philadelphia Get New Tax Break Under City Council Proposal

City Council proposes "Working Grandparent Tax Credit" to provide financial relief to grandparents caring for their grandchildren under Philadelphia's Wage and Net Profits Tax law. The credit would be added as a new definition in the tax code.

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City Council Tackles Foster Care Reform with Tough New Standards for Parents and Placing Agencies

This bill establishes new standards and procedures for approving foster parents and placing children in foster care in Philadelphia.

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