Tax Deadbeats

Nutter Gets Defensive About His Tax Deadbeat Record

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter is defending his record in the wake of a published report that found he has fared worse than previous mayors in going after tax deadbeats.

2013/03/13

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter announces new efforts to crack down on those who avoid paying their property taxes. (credit: Mike Dunn)

Nutter Launches New Effort To Track Down Property Tax Deadbeats

Two weeks before Philadelphia homeowners are due to receive updated property assessments, Mayor Michael Nutter has announced new efforts to crack down on those who avoid paying their property taxes.

2013/02/04

(City Council president Darrell Clarke, top left, listens as the chief clerk, lower right, presents proposed legislation. Image from City of Phila. TV)

City Council President Proposes Higher Penalties For Philly’s Worst Tax Deadbeats

“We found that constitutionally we can have a two-tiered tax system, so we believe that the more you owe, the higher the penalties should be,” Darrell Clarke said.

2012/09/13