Should New York’s sales taxes be more progressive?
A report calls for exempting sales taxes on purchases under $110 and imposing a higher tax on luxury items.
Eliminating all sales taxes on diapers
Assemblymember Nader Sayegh discusses a bill requiring counties to follow in the state’s footsteps.
Counties ask for sales tax increase to offset revenue losses
Sept. 22, 2020 - The state is facing a multi-billion-dollar budget gap due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we heard from Stephen Acquario, Executive Director of the New York State Association of Counties, on the recommendations
Tax foreclosure sales process disrupted in New York
The U.S. Supreme Court shook up how counties can use proceeds from the sale of foreclosed properties owing taxes.
Marijuana tax revenue begins to flow to New York communities
The head of the state's Cannabis Advisory Board talks about investing into communities and preventing out-of-state marijuana sales.
Local marijuana tax figures from state not adding up
Ontario County Finance Director Mary Gates explains the challenge of distributing tax revenues from adult-use marijuana sales.
Hochul’s ‘tobacco-free’ New York built on taxes and bans
NYPIRG Executive Director Blair Horner discusses the governor's plan to increase cigarette taxes and ban flavored tobacco sales.
Businesses want to limit the scope of credit card fees
A business coalition is backing legislation prohibiting credit card companies from charging a fee on sales taxes and tips.
