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  • Approved 2021 Budget

    Hazleton, PA
    Budget

    The 2021 approved budget projects total real estate tax revenue of $5,175,772, representing an 89–90% collection rate and a decrease of $1,165,921 from the prior year budget. The budget includes resident taxes of $30,000 (Ordinance 1949, $5 per resident over 21), per capita tax of $175,000 (Ordinance 1933, $10 per resident with income over $5,000), earned income tax of $2,632,000 (split between regular 1% EIT and Act 47 special designation), real estate transfer tax of $275,000 (city's share of 2.5% transfer tax), and local service tax of $345,000. Real estate tax collections are administered by Luzerne County's Agent, Northeast Revenue, with earned income taxes collected by Berkheimer Services.

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  • Budget Brief - City of Madison

    Madison, WI
    Budget

The City of Madison's 2025 proposed budget, released in October 2024, requires the city to balance spending primarily through local resources without significant state or federal support. The budget includes a $22 million referendum question for voters to decide on service levels and spending. Key issues affecting the budget include the outcome of the referendum, slow recovery in Metro Transit and room tax/parking revenues, potential workforce changes, and comparison of Madison's spending levels to other municipalities.

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  • ON-RESIDENT HOOL DISTRMUNICIPALITPSD CODE TWP SCH DIST TOTAL RATE MUNICIPAL

    Carlisle, PA
    Budget

    This document presents a comprehensive tax rate schedule for multiple school districts and municipalities in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, listing earned income tax rates (ranging from 0.50% to 0.60%), local services tax rates (ranging from 0.90% to 1.50%), combined rates, and non-resident school district fees (typically $5.00 to $52.00). The table organizes tax information across nine school district regions including Big Springs, Camp Hill, Carlisle, Cumberland Valley, East Pennsboro, Mechanicsburg, Shippensburg, South Middleton, and West Shore, with specific codes assigned to each municipality or township within those districts.

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  • 2026 Initial Budget Draft Version 1.0

    Hazleton, PA
    Budget

    The City of Hazleton's 2026 Initial Budget Draft proposes total General Fund revenues of approximately $16.1 million, with real estate taxes representing the largest component at $10.3 million (current year: $9.6 million plus prior year collections of $736,000). Special taxes are projected at $4.6 million, comprising earned income tax at $3.3 million, real estate transfer tax at $425,000, local service tax at $375,000, and payroll prep tax at $500,000 (with $300,000 withheld for potential Amazon mispayment return). Building and alterations permits are budgeted at $1.15 million for 2026. The budget document, dated October 28, 2025, shows comparative data across 2024 actual, 2025 current budget, and 2026 proposed figures, with an amendment column for Council passage modifications.

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  • BREAKING DOWN THE BUDGET

    Worcester, MA
    Budget

    Worcester's Fiscal Year 2025 budget of approximately $893 million—a 3.0% increase from FY24—was implemented on July 1, 2024, under the theme "Empowering Progress: Investing in Equity, Talent, and Culture." Revenues derive from local property taxes (with dual rates of $13.75 per $1,000 for residential and $30.04 per $1,000 for commercial properties), state and federal aid, and other sources including seven PILOT agreements generating approximately $1.7 million. Expenditures are allocated primarily to education ($533 million or 60%), city services ($195 million or 22%), and fixed costs ($165 million or 18%), with year-over-year increases in education spending (5.3%) and city services (4.4%) offset by a 5.4% decrease in fixed costs.

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  • Approved 2023 Budget

    Hazleton, PA
    Budget

    The 2023 Approved Budget documents the City's General Fund revenues across multiple tax categories. Real estate taxes are projected at $5,568,719 for current-year collections plus $321,000 from prior-year collections, totaling $6,229,719 with no changes from the proposed budget. Earned income tax revenue is budgeted at $2,050,000 (1% tax collected by Berkheimer Services, split 0.5% to the City), real estate transfer tax at $400,000 (representing the City's 0.5% share of a 2.0% transfer tax), and local service tax at $300,000. Resident taxes and per capita taxes, previously levied under ordinances from 1933 and 1949, were removed as revenue sources in 2022. The budget was approved by Council on 11/17/2022 with no amendments to the proposed revenue figures.

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  • Approved 2022 Budget

    Hazleton, PA
    Budget

    The 2022 Approved Budget document presents General Fund revenue projections for the City of Hazleton. Real estate taxes represent the largest revenue source, with current-year collections projected at $5,478,385 and prior-year collections at $321,000, totaling $6,139,385 with no proposed change. The budget eliminates three revenue sources: Residence Tax ($30,000 in 2021), Per Capita Tax current-year ($125,000 in 2021), and Per Capita Tax prior-years ($50,000 in 2021). Earned Income Tax is projected at $1,950,000 with no change, while Real Estate Transfer Tax is budgeted at $300,000 and Local Service Tax at $345,000. The document notes that residence and per capita taxes are slated for removal as revenue sources under existing ordinances.

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  • Chapter-24-Taxation-2023.pdf

    Pottsville, PA
    Budget

    This 2023 taxation chapter from Ontelaunee Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania establishes the comprehensive regulatory framework governing multiple tax categories including real estate tax, earned income tax, local services tax, and realty transfer tax. The document sets the tax collector's compensation at $3.00 per real estate tax bill collected (including street light assessments) and $3.00 per interim tax bill collected, effective January 1, 2020. The chapter also addresses tax administration procedures, penalty structures, exemptions, and delinquent tax collection mechanisms across nine articles covering collector compensation, real estate taxation, earned income tax, local services tax, realty transfer tax, per capita tax repeal, delinquent tax collection, and economic stimulus tax exemptions.

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  • Springfieldmontco

    Springfield, IL
    Budget

    Springfield Township, Montgomery County, PA proposes a balanced 2022 operating budget of $18,315,318 with a real estate tax rate of 4.516 mills and earned income tax rate of 1.0%, maintaining the same real estate tax rate as 2021 due to decreased pension obligations and workers compensation costs. Residential taxpayers will see no change in real estate taxes but will benefit from a $6.32 reduction in the annual refuse service fee (from $231.86 to $225.54), driven by decreased recycling processing costs despite increases in waste disposal fees. The Township continues to fund operations through traditional revenue sources including real estate tax, earned income tax, and a local services tax enacted in 2019, with anticipated additional revenues of $45,000 from the local services tax in 2022.

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  • Approved 2020 Budget

    Hazleton, PA
    Budget

    This 2020 approved budget document presents the General Fund revenue projections for the municipality. Real estate taxes represent the largest revenue source, budgeted at $4,276,573 for 2020 (comprised of $3,979,573 in current-year taxes based on a 4.76 mill rate and 90% collection rate on $959,164,934 total valuation, plus $297,000 in prior-year collections). Earned Income Tax is projected at $1,950,000 for current-year collections at a 1% rate allocated equally between the city and Hazleton School District, with an increase to 1.3% for the city under the Hazleton City Recovery plan. Additional revenue sources include per capita taxes ($125,000 current year, $50,000 prior years under a $10 levy), real estate transfer tax ($275,000 at 2.5% on transfers), resident taxes ($30,000 under a $5 per-resident levy), and Local Service Tax ($345,000). The 2020 proposed budget shows a 3% increase ($117,387) in total real estate tax revenue compared to the 2019 final budget.

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  • City of Springfield FY 2026 Proposed Budget Presented by: Mayor Misty Buscher

    Springfield, IL
    Budget

    The City of Springfield FY 2026 Proposed Budget, presented by Mayor Misty Buscher and the Office of Budget and Management, projects total corporate fund revenues of $184.6 million, representing a modest increase from the FY25 estimated revenue of $178.6 million. Local taxes comprise 57% of the corporate fund revenue, with additional support from fund balance usage (6%), state tax shares (13%), grants (7%), and ARPA appropriations (5%). The budget document includes detailed revenue summaries across 25+ municipal funds, including significant allocations for the sewer fund ($24.5 million), motor fuel tax fund ($61.7 million), and other specialized funds supporting city infrastructure and services.

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  • Estimated Impact of Governor Warner's Budget On Localities Richmond (City)

    Richmond, VA
    Budget

    This document outlines Governor Warner's estimated budget impact on Richmond (City) for fiscal years 2005 and 2006, detailing direct state payments across multiple categories including administration, education, health and human resources, and finance. Major funding areas include aid to local school divisions ($112.0 million in FY2005, $113.3 million in FY2006), Medicaid payments to providers ($221.1 million in FY2005, $243.1 million in FY2006), and personal property tax relief reimbursement ($19.2 million in FY2005, $21.9 million in FY2006). The budget reflects modest increases in most direct payment categories between the two fiscal years, with notable growth in car tax relief, Medicaid funding, and services for at-risk youth.

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  • TCD CODE COUNTY OF ORIGIN SD/MUNI NAME PSD CODE Resident Non Resident $'s/Year

    Lancaster, PA
    Budget

    This document is a tax rate reference table for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, detailing Earned Income Tax (EIT) rates and Local Services Tax (LST) amounts across multiple school districts and municipalities for 2025. The table lists resident and non-resident EIT tax rates (mostly 1.00%, with two notable increases to 1.60% for Lancaster City annexes in Conestoga Valley and Lampeter-Strasburg school districts marked as new for 2025) and annual LST fees (primarily $52.00 or $10.00, with some municipalities having no LST or requiring direct contact). The document serves as a comprehensive tax collection guide managed by the Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau (LCTCB).

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  • PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP 2025 BUDGET

    Providence, RI
    Budget

    Providence Township's 2025 budget projects total revenues of $2,455,437, including a $850,000 carryover from 2024 surplus, with primary revenue sources being earned income tax ($1,033,000), real estate taxes ($224,000), and real estate transfer tax ($85,000). The budget also incorporates state grants totaling $45,000 (including $40,000 in municipal pension aid and $5,000 in recycling grants), permit and licensing fees across various categories, and miscellaneous local revenues. Notable revenue streams include cable TV franchise fees ($80,000), zoning permit fees ($25,000), and firefighters' relief fund receipts ($48,000).

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  • Volume 1 General Fund Revenues MAYOR TODD GLORIA Adopted Budget Fiscal Year

    San Diego, CA
    Budget

    The City of San Diego's Fiscal Year 2022 Adopted Budget projects General Fund revenues of $1.74 billion, representing a $122.6 million (7.6 percent) increase from FY 2021. The four major revenue sources—property taxes, sales taxes, transient occupancy taxes, and franchise fees—account for 67 percent of General Fund revenues and are projected to increase 9.6 percent, primarily driven by accelerated economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The budget also includes $149.3 million in federal Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to address ongoing pandemic impacts, with these revenues supporting essential city services including police, fire, homeless services, libraries, and parks and recreation programs.

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  • B U D G E T I N B R I E F F I S C A L Y E A R 2 0 2 5 - 2 0 2 6

    Mesa, AZ
    Budget

    The City of Mesa, Arizona adopted a total budget of $2.79 billion for fiscal year 2025–2026. The General Fund comprises $595.4 million in discretionary funds allocated to priorities including Public Safety ($411.3 million), while Restricted Funds total $538.2 million designated for specific purposes such as local streets, arts, and culture. Revenue sources include Sales and Use Tax ($222.2 million), Intergovernmental transfers ($219.3 million), and Utility Fund Contribution ($147.1 million). The budget includes $482.7 million in Construction Funds for infrastructure and facilities, $192.6 million for Debt Service, and $95.4 million in Contingency reserves for unforeseen needs.

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  • Approved 2024 Budget

    Hazleton, PA
    Budget

    The City of Hazleton's 2024 approved budget projects total real estate tax revenue of $6,941,986, comprising $6,280,986 from current-year collections and $321,000 from prior-year collections. Special taxes are budgeted at $3,760,000, including $2,550,000 from earned income tax (1% rate split between the City and Hazleton School District), $510,000 from payroll preparation tax (0.26% on covered payroll), $400,000 from real estate transfer tax (City's 0.5% share), and $300,000 from local service tax ($52 per employee). Building and alterations permits are projected at $350,000 in revenue. The budget shows no changes between the proposed and council-approved versions across these revenue categories.

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  • 2026 Executive Operating Budget - Final Web Version City of Madison

    Madison, WI
    Budget

    The 2026 Executive Operating Budget for the City of Madison funds essential municipal services including street maintenance, library services, police and fire protection, small business support, and parks management. Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway emphasizes that a recently approved resident referendum will provide critical additional revenue to help overcome state-imposed restrictions on local government funding, allowing the city to maintain current service levels and address emerging priorities while keeping tax increases to historically low levels. The mayor notes ongoing structural budget challenges stemming from state limitations on local revenue sources and calls for community input during the Finance Committee and Common Council deliberation period.

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  • Approved 2025 Budget

    Hazleton, PA
    Budget

    The City of Hazleton approved its 2025 General Fund budget with amendments, projecting total real estate tax revenue of $8,154,357 (down from the proposed $8,654,357), comprised of current-year real estate taxes of $7,458,357 plus prior-year collections of $696,000. Special taxes are budgeted at $4,635,000, including earned income tax of $3,100,000 (1% rate split 0.5% to city and 0.5% to Hazleton School District), payroll prep tax of $810,000 (0.26% on covered payroll), local service tax of $375,000 ($52 per employed individual), and real estate transfer tax of $350,000 (city's 0.5% share of 2.0% transfer tax). Building and alterations permits are projected at $350,000. The budget document shows comparisons across 2023 actuals, 2024 final budget, 2024 year-to-date performance, and proposed 2025 figures both with and without council amendments.

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