Where Philadelphia City’s taxes go
Philadelphia City residents pay a 3.7% city income tax, and property tax shared by the local governments where they live. In fiscal year 2024 the Philadelphia City spent $12.2B.
- City income tax, residents
- 3.7%
- City spending, FY 2024
- $12.2B
Of every $100 the city spends
FY 2024- Other$26.21Other Expenditures, Other Financing Uses
- Health & Human Services$24.76
- General Government$15.22General Government, Ucc Code Enforcement
- Public Safety$12.61Police, Fire, Other Public Safety
- Public Works$11.76Other Public Works, Water, Sewer, +2 more
- Community & Economic Development$5.18
- Debt Service$2.97
- Recreation & Culture$1.29Culture Recreation, Libraries
Who taxes Philadelphia City residents
- Federal governmentIncome, Social Security and Medicare taxes
- State of PennsylvaniaState taxes
- Philadelphia City3.7% city income tax and a share of property tax
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Your federal, state, and local taxes, and where each one goes.
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Where these numbers come from
- Local budgetPhiladelphia City budget (Pennsylvania DCED annual financial reports)FY 2024
Educational estimates from official public data. Not tax advice.