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Bill 150167

Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Mar 5, 2015Committee of the WholeOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Council President ClarkeCouncilmember Jones

From the floor

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  1. “…e a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia, to provide for an increase in the tax"; and Bill No. 150167, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Wage and Net Profits Tax,' by revising certain tax rates"; and Bill No. 150533, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Real Estate Taxes,' by establishing a tax rate for City…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 11, 2015 · Jun 11, 2015 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Mar 5, 2015
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Jones that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee of the Whole. The motion carried unanimously.

  2. May 21, 2015
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole
  3. May 21, 2015
    HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  4. May 21, 2015
    RECESSED · Committee of the Whole
  5. May 26, 2015
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole
  6. May 26, 2015
    HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  7. May 26, 2015
    RECESSED · Committee of the Whole
  8. May 27, 2015
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole
  9. May 27, 2015
    HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  10. May 27, 2015
    RECESSED · Committee of the Whole
  11. Jun 2, 2015
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole
  12. Jun 2, 2015
    HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  13. Jun 2, 2015
    RECESSED · Committee of the Whole
  14. Jun 3, 2015
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole
  15. Jun 3, 2015
    HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  16. Jun 3, 2015
    RECESSED · Committee of the Whole
  17. Jun 10, 2015
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole
  18. Jun 10, 2015
    HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  19. Jun 10, 2015
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee of the Whole
  20. Jun 11, 2015
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  21. Jun 11, 2015
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Jones that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

  22. Jun 11, 2015
    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  23. Jun 18, 2015
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this matter be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  24. Jun 18, 2015
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended as follows: CHAPTER 19-1500. WAGE AND NET PROFITS TAX. * * * §19-1502. Imposition of Tax. (1) Tax On Salaries, Wages, Commissions And Other Compensation. (a) Residents. An annual tax on salaries, wages, commissions and other compensation earned by residents of Philadelphia is imposed for general revenue purposes for the following periods at the following rates: * * * July 1, 2014 [and thereafter] through June 30, 2015 2.42% July 1, 2015 and thereafter 2.4102% (b) Non-Residents. An annual tax on salaries, wages, commissions and other compensation earned by non-residents of Philadelphia for work done or services performed or rendered in Philadelphia is imposed for general revenue purposes for the following periods at the following rates: * * * July 1, 2014 [and thereafter] through June 30, 2015 3.4915% July 1, 2015 and thereafter 3.4828% (c) The tax imposed under §19-1502(1) (a) and (b) shall relate to and be imposed upon salaries, wages, commissions, and other compensation paid by an employer or on his behalf to any person who is employed by or renders services to him. (2) Tax On Net Profits Earned In Businesses, Professions Or Other Activities. (a) Residents. An annual tax on the net profits earned in businesses, professions or other activities conducted by residents of Philadelphia is imposed for general revenue purposes for the following periods at the following rates: * * * January 1, 2014 [and thereafter] through December 31, 2014 2.42% January 1, 2015 and thereafter 2.4102% (b) An annual tax on the net profits earned in businesses, professions or other activities conducted in Philadelphia by non-residents is imposed for general revenue purposes for the following periods at the following rates: * * * January 1, 2014 [and thereafter] through December 31, 2014 3.4915% January 1, 2015 and thereafter 3.4828% * * * ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End 2