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Bill 190746

Amending Section 19-1508 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Refunds and Forgiveness for Poverty Income,” to revise the tax rate, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Sep 26, 2019Committee on FinanceOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember DombCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember Blackwell

How members voted

  1. Vote on Dec 5, 2019 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (17)

    Council President ClarkeCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember BlackwellCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember BassCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember DombCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember GreenleeCouncilmember GymCouncilmember OhCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember Taubenberger

From the floor

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  1. “…ce,' to provide for regulations and for special provisions for certain small-dollar contracts;" and Bill No. 190746, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 19-1508 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled, 'Refunds and Forgiveness for Poverty Income,' to revise the tax rate;" and Bill No. 190451, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land locat…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 5, 2019 · Dec 5, 2019 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 190746, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 19-1508 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Refunds and Forgiveness for Poverty Income,' to revise the tax rate," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 14, 2019 · Nov 14, 2019 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “… President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 190746. (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilwoman Blackwell · Stated Meeting, November 14, 2019 · Nov 14, 2019 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “… properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 190746. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)”

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, November 14, 2019 · Nov 14, 2019 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Sep 26, 2019
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was Introduced and Referred.to the Committee on Finance

  2. Nov 13, 2019
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Finance

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  3. Nov 13, 2019
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Finance

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  4. Nov 13, 2019
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Finance

    This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.

  5. Nov 14, 2019
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  6. Nov 14, 2019
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

  7. Nov 14, 2019
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

  8. Dec 5, 2019
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  9. Dec 31, 2019
    NO ACTION TAKEN - POCKET VETO · MAYOR

    This Bill was NO ACTION TAKEN - POCKET VETO.

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..Title Amending Section 19-1508 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refunds and Forgiveness for Poverty Income," to revise the tax rate, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 19-1508 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: � 19-1508. Refunds and Forgiveness for Poverty Income. (1) Low Income Residents. (a) Beginning with the calendar year January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015, and for each calendar year [thereafter,] through December 31, 2019, the rate of tax imposed on Low Income Residents under � 19-1502(1)(a) and (2)(a) shall be one half of one percent (0.5%) less than the rate of tax imposed upon Residents during such periods. (b) Beginning January 1, 2020, the rate of tax imposed on Low Income Residents under � 19-1502(1)(a) (tax on salaries, wages, etc.) shall be as follows: (.1) From January 1, 2020, through June 30, 2020: 1.8712%. (.2) For the fiscal year July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, and thereafter: zero. (c) Beginning January 1, 2020, the rate of tax imposed on Low Income Residents under � 19-1502(2)(a) (tax on net profits) shall be as follows: (.1) For the calendar year January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020, and thereafter: zero. (2) Low Income Non-Residents. (a) Beginning with the calendar year January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015, and for each calendar year [thereafter,] through December 31, 2019, the rate of tax imposed on Low Income Non-Residents under � 19-1502(1)(b) and (2)(b) shall be one half of one percent (0.5%) less than the rate of tax imposed upon Non-Residents during such periods. (b) Beginning January 1, 2020, the rate of tax imposed on Low Income Non-Residents under � 19-1502(1)(b) (tax on salaries, wages, etc.) shall be as follows: (.1) From January 1, 2020, through June 30, 2020: 2.9481%. (.2) For the fiscal year July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, and thereafter: 1.50%; provided that, this rate shall be reduced to zero when the tax imposed pursuant to Chapter 19-2800 ("Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority Tax on Wages and Net Profits") expires. (c) Beginning January 1, 2020, the rate of tax imposed on Low Income Non-Residents under � 19-1502(2)(b) (tax on net profits) shall be as follows: (.1) For the calendar year January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020, and thereafter: 1.50%; provided that, this rate shall be reduced to zero when the tax imposed pursuant to Chapter 19-2800 ("Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority Tax on Wages and Net Profits") expires. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End 1