The Impact of Taxes

Tax Reform Myths

MYTH
Tax reform will not help create jobs and stop the city’s population loss.
REALITY
It is possible to pile reports up from the ground to the top of William Penn’s hat to demonstrate that city taxes chase jobs and residents out of the city; reducing taxes will help attract and retain jobs.

Top Ten Reasons for Tax Reform

Foster Neighborhood Transformation

Who Says We Can't Afford Tax Reform?

Not The City's State-Appointed Fiscal Oversight Board
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