IFO Releases
Monthly and Quarterly Revenue Estimates
August 23, 2024 | Revenue Estimates
This report provides revenue distributions based on the FY 2024-25 projections contained in the Official Revenue Estimate published by the IFO on June 20, 2024 and the statutory changes that were enacted with the FY 2024-25 state budget.
2022 Property Tax Burden by County
August 21, 2024 | Property Tax
This research brief uses (1) income data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Internal Revenue Service and (2) property tax data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Department of Community and Economic Development to estimate county-level property tax burdens on homeowners and renters across the state for 2022.
July 2024 Revenue Update
August 01, 2024 | Revenue & Economic Update
The Commonwealth collected $2.99 billion in General Fund revenues for July, an increase of $110 million compared to July 2023.
General Fund Surplus Likely Depleted Next Year
July 18, 2024 | Economics and Other
This research brief uses the recently passed state budget for FY 24-25 to update deficit estimates for the current and subsequent fiscal year.
Corporate Rate Reduction and Higher NOL Cap
July 17, 2024 | Economics and Other
This research brief examines two recent provisions that reduce corporate net income tax liability: a lower tax rate and a higher net operating loss (NOL) deduction threshold. The provisions significantly reduce corporate tax liability and will be phased-in through tax year 2031.
Stadium Economic Impact Report: Philadelphia Phillies
July 10, 2024 | Economics and Other
The IFO performed an analysis that measured the 2023 economic footprint attributable to the Philadelphia Phillies’ Major League Baseball (MLB) operations at Citizens Bank Park. The analysis finds that economic activity related to team operations and fan spending generated $970 million in statewide spending, supported 5,400 full-time equivalent jobs, and $45 million in state taxes.
Stadium Economic Impact Report: Pittsburgh Pirates
July 10, 2024 | Economics and Other
The IFO performed an analysis that measured the 2023 economic footprint attributable to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Major League Baseball (MLB) operations at PNC Park. The analysis finds that economic activity related to team operations and fan spending generated $546 million in statewide spending, supported 3,000 full-time equivalent jobs, and $22 million in state taxes.
Revenue Estimate Performance
July 09, 2024 | Revenue Estimates
This report examines the performance of IFO revenue estimates for the past twelve budget cycles. For FY 2023-24, actual collections exceeded IFO projections by 0.6%, or $273 million.
Southern Migration Continued During COVID
July 01, 2024 | Economics and Other
From 2021 to 2022, IRS data indicate that net domestic migration for Pennsylvania was -21,711 (-0.17% of state population) which ranked 35th across all states.
June 2024 Revenue Update
July 01, 2024 | Revenue & Economic Update
The Commonwealth collected $45.47 billion in General Fund revenues for FY 2023-24, which was within 0.6% ($273 million) of the IFO official revenue estimate.