Yardley to hold information session on earned income tax

Dated: March 16 2026

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Yardley Borough Council is considering enacting a 1% earned income tax (EIT) to address budget shortfalls, as the borough has hit a cap on revenue it can raise through property taxes. Yardley is one of only three municipalities in Bucks County without an EIT, and the proposed tax would apply to active wages — not Social Security, disability payments, capital gains or military pay — and could be paired with property tax relief for fixed-income residents. Councilwoman Martha Howlett, who raised the proposal, warned that without a new revenue source the borough would face painful cuts to services like policing, while Councilman Paul Mencel noted the tax could also bring back wage taxes currently paid by Yardley residents who work elsewhere. An informational public session is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, with any final decision expected in the fall during the next budget cycle.
Source: Bucks County Herald; 3/4/2026

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