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Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering reducing sales tax exemptions to address a budget deficit. The state currently exempts about $27 billion in goods and services, including groceries and legal ...

Eliminating school property taxes would cost residents higher sales and income taxes—and introduce a tax on their retirement fund.

A proposed bill could impact renters by raising sales and income taxes while cutting school property taxes. Officials say this aims to reduce homeownership barriers.

Navigating the complexities of state taxes can be daunting, but understanding Pennsylvania's tax landscape is essential for residents and newcomers alike. In this guide, we'll explore key components ...

HARRISBURG — Sales tax exemptions for everything from newspapers to legal services to candy cost the commonwealth billions every year, and at least one top policymaker says he’s open to getting rid of ...

With the state budget almost four months late, a new analysis is shedding light on how much the state could get by tinkering with what products are subject to sales tax. The biggest potential cash cow ...

Sales tax on food and beverages can be complicated. Sometimes, all it takes is an add-on or leaving the premises to cause an item to go from nontaxable to taxable (and vice versa). In a recent ...