August 01, 2009
Philadelphia Wage Tax Rate Reductions
Despite hard times, Philadelphia continues its Wage Tax rate reductions. Effective July 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009, the new Philadelphia Wage Tax rates are as follows:
| Residents: |
3.9296% |
| Nonresidents: |
3.4997% |
Employers and employees should make sure these new rates are being taken into account when calculating their Philadelphia Wage Taxes.
Commonwealth Court Rules MRI Equipment Exempt Realty for Sales/Use Tax Purposes
In two separate cases, the Commonwealth Court overturned the Board of Finance and Revenue and found that MRI and CT scan systems were exempt realty. Consistent with its prior case law analysis, the Court looked to 1) the manner of physical attachment or installation; 2) the extent to which the systems are essential to the use of the building; and, 3) whether the systems were intended to be permanent. Thus, while these systems fell into a category of property that could be considered tangible personal property (which would be taxable), or realty (which would be exempt), based on the facts presented, these systems were found to be realty.
For more information, please contact a member of EisnerAmper's State and Local Tax Group:
John C. Genz CPA, MST
Partner-in-Charge, State and Local Tax
(732) 919-1400
Stephen J. Bercovitch J.D.
Director
(212) 682-1600
Gary C. Bingel J.D., CPA, MBA
Director
(908) 218-5002
Paul Weintraub CPA, MST
Senior Manager
(908) 218-5002
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