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Bill 220410

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 May 12, 2022Committee of the WholeOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Council President ClarkeCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember Parker

How members voted

  1. Vote on Jun 23, 2022 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (14)

    Councilmember DombCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember OhCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember JonesCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember BassCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember Driscoll

    Nay (3)

    Councilmember GymCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember Gauthier

From the floor

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  1. “…. Thank you. My name is Ahsrey Var and I am a business owner in Philadelphia, and I'm commenting on Bill No. 220410 and 210284. First of all, I would just like to say thank you to the City Council members who voted to move forward on this bill, and I would like to urge you to please vote yes to the wage and BIRT tax reductions today. As a business owner, I work really hard, with the goal of growing my business, and t…”

    Ms. Var · Stated Meeting, June 23, 2022 · Jun 23, 2022 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…ld Cup in 2026. Thanking you in advance to all the Councilmembers who are voting yes to the amended Bill 220410 and Bill 210284, the wage and BIRT tax reform bills. We truly appreciate your leadership and support and hope you all stay safe and have a wonderful day.”

    Ms. Zaw · Stated Meeting, June 23, 2022 · Jun 23, 2022 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “…ro Philadelphia. As a leader in the business community for the past seven years, I am in support of Bill No. 220410, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," that will lower business and wage taxes. Members STATED MEETING 143 6/23/2022 of City Council, moving this bill forward allows small businesses to make their mark on the City of Philadelphia and across the region with additional resources to hire, retain, and train …”

    Ms. Lundy · Stated Meeting, June 23, 2022 · Jun 23, 2022 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “…d properties within the City, imposing a related fee for recorded documents and related items"; and Bill No. 220410, 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. 220412, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Resident…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 16, 2022 · Jun 16, 2022 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 12, 2022
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was Introduced.

  2. Jun 8, 2022
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  3. Jun 8, 2022
    HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  4. Jun 8, 2022
    RECESSED · Committee of the Whole

    This Bill was RECESSED.

  5. Jun 14, 2022
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  6. Jun 14, 2022
    RECESSED · Committee of the Whole

    This Bill was RECESSED.

  7. Jun 15, 2022
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  8. Jun 15, 2022
    HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  9. Jun 15, 2022
    AMENDED · Committee of the Whole

    This Bill was AMENDED.

  10. Jun 15, 2022
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee of the Whole

    This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.

  11. Jun 16, 2022
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  12. Jun 16, 2022
    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

  13. Jun 16, 2022
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  14. Jun 23, 2022
    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:

  15. Jun 27, 2022
    SIGNED · MAYOR

    This Bill was SIGNED.

Official documents

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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, 2021 [, and thereafter] through June 30, 2022 2.3398% July 1, 2022, and thereafter 2.29% (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, 2021 [, and thereafter] through June 30, 2022 3.4481% July 1, 2022, and thereafter 3.44% * * * (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, 2021 [, and thereafter] through December 31, 2021 2.3398% July 1, 2022, and thereafter 2.29% * * * (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, 2021 [and thereafter] through December 31, 2021 3.4481% January 1, 2022, and thereafter 3.44% * * * ..End 2