Mayor Michael Nutter expects the tax increase to bring in an extra $115 million per year. Nutter says the funds will help keep the police and fire departments working and recreation centers and libraries open.
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Philly sales tax hike now in effect
PHILADELPHIA - October 8, 2009 The sales tax in Philadelphia rose a penny to 8 percent on
Thursday. City officials say the tax hike is a temporary, five-year
increase to help plug a gaping budget hole.
