A coalition of 30 groups have sent a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders asking them to remove “corporate handouts” in this year’s budget. During an event in the state Capitol on Thursday, March 2, government watchdogs asked state leaders to reject billions in new and expanded tax […]
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Trump tax plan an attack on New York
Okay, so the Republican high command has met in yet another series of secret meetings outside of what American hero John McCain calls “regular order” in the legislative process. They’ve cooked up a tax reform plan that many analysts, upon reflection, are calling a boon for the very rich. […]
Lawmaker wants to exempt Olympic awards from state taxes
As Americans root for Team USA at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, R-Staten Island, wants to exempt athletes from New York’s “insatiable hunger for tax revenue.” The assemblywoman said she will introduce legislation next session to eliminate the state tax on income earned as […]
‘Regressive, out-of-touch’ tampon tax eliminated with recent bill signing
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a new law that prohibits local and state sales taxes on feminine hygiene products. The bill (A.7555-a/S.7838) was sponsored by Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal and Sen. Sue Serino. The sponsors argued that New York state already exempts drugs and medicine, medical equipment and certain medical […]
Shopping bag tax remains unresolved
A new bill that would prohibit a tax, fee or charge on any paper, plastic, or other merchandise bags was passed by the Senate and saw movement in the Assembly late in the session. The bill is seen as a reaction to a controversial New York City law that places […]