![]() ![]() The Township has held the line on taxes since 2010. ![]() In the township’s announcement about the referendum, it was stated: “Purchasing, preserving, and developing parks in Whitpain Township is an expensive endeavor, and we believe a modest adjustment to the earned income tax offers a very viable solution to pay down debt incurred from open space purchases.” ![]() “The Township has done a wonderful job of purchasing parkland and open space which provides additional recreational opportunities for residents and environmental benefits for our larger community,” said Board Chair Kimberly Koch. According to the township, the 0.06% increase would add $40 to the typical person’s EIT payment and would have the “least impact on families and not impact citizens on a fixed income.” The township intends to utilize the increase in EIT revenue to pay down debt from open space acquisition and for open space maintenance. If approved by voters, the 0.06% increase in the EIT would go into effect in 2023. During a January 19th meeting, the Whitpain Township’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve an ordinance that will place a referendum on an increase to the current Earned Income Tax (EIT) on the election ballot. ![]()
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