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Single Sales Factor Creates Windfall for a Few, Worsens State Deficit

Type: Reports and Papers
Date: August 06, 2009

Budget negotiators are considering a change in the way companies calculate their corporate income tax liability. Adoption of the...

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Income Tax Reform in Pennsylvania

Type: Reports and Papers
Author: Stephen Herzenberg
Date: July 23, 2009

Despite Pennsylvania‰’s constitution uniformity clause, the analysis done by the Pa Budget and Policy Center, shows that it is...

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Income or Sales Tax: Which Is the Better Option?

Type: Reports and Papers
Date: July 22, 2009

In July of 2009, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was considering new revenue options to balance the Commonwealth’s budget and...

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Expanded Tax Forgiveness Would Soften Impact of PIT Increase

Type: Reports and Papers
Date: July 21, 2009

Governor Ed Rendell has proposed a one-half percent increase in Pennsylvania’s personal income tax (PIT) rate from 3.07% to...

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Comparing State Budget Proposals

Type: Budget Analysis
Date: July 16, 2009

This budget analysis, posted on July 16, 2009, compares Pennsylvania’s four competing budget proposals: the Governor’s budget, Senate Bill...

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Event Highlights Need to Raise Revenue for Workforce, Higher Education, Housing

Type: Press Release
Date: July 15, 2009

Dozens gather for a State Capitol rally today to urge lawmakers to preserve key investments in state services by...

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State Recession Economics 101: Why a State Budget That Slashes Spending Will Mean More Joblessness Throughout Pennsylvania

Type: Reports and Papers
Author: Mark Price
Date: July 09, 2009

In June of 2009, the nation lost another 467,000 jobs and the national unemployment rate ended up at 9.5%....

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