Gov. Wolf Says Budget Can Hit Goals Without Major Tax Increase
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf is backing off his proposal for an increase on sales or income taxes, and now says his budget priorities can be met without it.
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Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf is backing off his proposal for an increase on sales or income taxes, and now says his budget priorities can be met without it.
You've got a hefty check headed your way, thanks to your tax refund. Don't spend it just anywhere. Instead, here are five smarter ways to use your refund money.
Whether you do your own taxes or you pay an accountant to help you, there are lots of very easy mistakes that many people make on their tax returns every year. Here are five of the most common tax mistakes that people make.
When it comes time to choose a tax professional, there are many things that a tax payer needs to understand. Here are some basic questions to ask and details to learn before hiring someone to take care of your income tax preparation needs.
The deadline is almost here to get a discount on your 2016 Allegheny County property taxes.
From deducting child care and medical expenses to education costs and state sales tax opportunities, here is a look at a number of tax deductions people should not ignore when filing their taxes.
There are new tax laws to follow every year. Here's what you need to know about the most recent changes.
Here are the latest 12 common tax scams that the IRS is warning you about this year.
Jennifer Redick was in the process of preparing her 2015 incomes taxes when the phone rang with an alarming message.
Confused about whether or not to hire a tax professional? Here are a few things to consider.
From understanding the 2015 tax penalties for not carrying health insurance to learning about exemptions, here is what tax payers need to know about the Affordable Health Care Act and their taxes.
Penn Hills School District sent a shockwave through through the area earlier this week, approving a budget of nearly $94 million.
It's tax season and you may be getting a call from someone saying they're from the IRS. If you do, don't believe them, it's a scam.
The Pennsylvania Senate sprinted through hundreds of pages of just-unveiled budget legislation Thursday, handing it back to the House Republican majority and all but ensuring that a five-month stalemate that is crippling social services agencies would blow into next week.
Lawmakers are trickling back into the Capitol for another day of work in an 11th-hour clash over a deal to end Pennsylvania's 5-month-old budget stalemate.
Call it a ticket tax -- a seven percent sales tax on tickets you purchase to any of Pittsburgh's performing arts -- the ballet, the symphony, the opera, dance, musical events, or a favorite play.
Gov. Tom Wolf's tax proposal is being debated in the state House of Representatives in the first-term Democrat's effort to break Pennsylvania's 3-month-old budget impasse.
Gov. Tom Wolf wants a half-point increase in the state's personal income tax and a new extraction tax on natural gas drilling in an effort to solve the state's 3-month-old budget impasse, according to an administration document obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's veto message to state lawmakers says the budget they've just sent him doesn't spend enough on education and will make the state's deficit worse.
Proposals to move Pennsylvania's newly hired public school employees and state workers into a 401(k)-style retirement plan and to privatize liquor sales faced state lawmakers Monday, less than two days before the annual budget deadline.
A measure combining all of Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's proposed tax increases went down unanimously Monday in the state House, but Republicans and Democrats had much different reasons for voting against it.
If you've ever won any money in the Pennsylvania Lottery, you already know that those winnings are not subject to Pennsylvania's 3.07 percent income tax.
Gov. Tom Wolf was back in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, this time to meet with Pittsburgh School District educators at Roosevelt Elementary School in Carrick.
Gov. Tom Wolf clashed Monday with a coalition of more than a dozen business groups that is trying to derail his proposed severance tax on natural-gas drilling, charging that they are putting gas and oil interests ahead of the schools and children that Wolf says will benefit from his plan.
Former NFL star Plaxico Burress has been indicted on charges he failed to pay taxes, a prosecutor's office announced Thursday.
Tyrone Good died at the hospital last month after police said he was attacked by eight man inside a cell at the Allegheny County Jail.
Rising Crust Pizzeria's building was heavily damaged last month after a truck slammed into the side of the shop.
Golfweek listed Oakmont as the 6th best classic golf course in the United States.
A community in Washington County said it is taking steps to protect its residents from data centers.
The Dodgers quickly pulled away once Pirates ace Paul Skenes exited in a 12-3 win on Tuesday night.
Tyrone Good died at the hospital last month after police said he was attacked by eight man inside a cell at the Allegheny County Jail.
Rising Crust Pizzeria's building was heavily damaged last month after a truck slammed into the side of the shop.
Golfweek listed Oakmont as the 6th best classic golf course in the United States.
A community in Washington County said it is taking steps to protect its residents from data centers.
The Dodgers quickly pulled away once Pirates ace Paul Skenes exited in a 12-3 win on Tuesday night.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnic talked about U.S. Steel and "golden share."
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Two men wounded in a shooting during then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's 2024 rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds are suing the United States.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
Melanie from 100.7 Star joins us as she does every Monday to talk Morgan Wallen's concert cancellation in Pittsburgh, celebrity date nights, and Dua Lipa saying "I do" twice!
Jeff Koontz is preparing for one of the toughest endurance races on the planet, and he's raising money for the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund with every mile!
Your local library is easier than hitting up your local Apple Store. Daisy Jade visits the Western Allegheny Community Library for a look at gadgets you can, literally, check out!
Terina Hicks from Cobbler World joins Heather and David in the PTL Kitchen to show us how you can enjoy all the chocolatey, marshmallowy goodness without the sticky mess!
We've got an immersive experience to showcase the Bridal Luncheon and Designer Showcase happening in Pittsburgh with Randy Fenoli from Say Yes to the Dress. It includes a full tasting event with pastry chef David Lowry and Amber Peck!
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Golfweek listed Oakmont as the 6th best classic golf course in the United States.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Dodgers quickly pulled away once Pirates ace Paul Skenes exited in a 12-3 win on Tuesday night.
Neal Shipley earned low amateur honors at the U.S. Open at Pinehurst in 2024 and will now be teeing it up at Shinnecock Hills as a professional later this month.
Michael Harris II hit a three-run double in the seventh inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pirates 3-2 to complete a three-game sweep.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
The second of two shows at Acrisure Stadium, originally scheduled for Saturday night, has been canceled, according to Wallen.
Ahead of a packed weekend here in Pittsburgh, many are taking to the three rivers ahead of a big country show.
Now that Arts Landing is open, the Three Rivers Arts Festival will have a permanent home.
The trailer teases a high-stakes Robin Hood-esque bank heist from a star-studded crew.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
A community in Washington County said it is taking steps to protect its residents from data centers.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
The House on Tuesday passed Republicans' $70 billion bill funding immigration enforcement agencies through the rest of President Trump's term, bringing an end to the monthslong stalemate over funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol.
U.S. Central Command said Tuesday evening that it conducted "self-defense strikes" on Iran in response to the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter on Monday. President Trump said Iranians had shot down the helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. The two pilots were uninjured. After the retaliatory strikes were announced, President Trump told ABC News that "I believe the response should be very strong, very powerful."
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
