By the Fireside with Philadelphia Revenue Commissioner Kathleen McColgan

State and Local Tax attorney Jennifer Karpchuk published a Q&A with Philadelphia Revenue Commissioner Kathleen McColgan for Tax Notes. In the interview, Ms. Karpchuk talks with Ms. McColgan about how she became involved with the Philadelphia Department of Revenue and what her goals are in her role as commissioner. Ms. McColgan noted that the department has expanded the functionality of the Philadelphia Tax Center through features such as self-service property payoffs, implemented call center capabilities for the Refund and Tax Clearance units and is currently preparing to issue a request for proposals (RFP) to replace the nearly 20-year-old water billing system. Among the tax policy and legislative developments in the pipeline are reductions for the wage and earnings tax rates and net profits tax and school income tax, along with a phased reduction of the business income and receipts tax (BIRT). These changes are intended to support Philadelphia's small businesses and bolster tax compliance. The article also covers educational resources available to taxpayers, businesses and tax advisers.

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