I’ve often said that I believe that the behaviors associated with sales tax rates are overstated. I actually don’t believe that folks will drive across
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On A Roll: New York Clarifies 'Bagel Tax'
As tax officials all over the country ramp up tax revenue collection efforts (the Philly “blogger tax” being a prime example), state tax officials in
Read MorePaterson’s Take On The Budget: “Everyone Is Tired Of This”
New York has a problem: there’s no budget. The budget was due on April 1. Almost four months later, the budget still sits on the
Read MoreWill Money Pull LeBron To Miami?
LeBron James is a wanted man. Just after the first day of the NBA free-agent signing period, at least six teams (including his current team,
Read MoreForget Soda: NY Moves to Fill Budget Hole with Wine
After trying for two years – and gaining support from New York City Mayor Bloomberg (I) – New York Governor Paterson (D) had to think
Read MoreNC v. Amazon: Round Two
Oh, it’s so on. The battle between North Carolina and Amazon.com is heating up – and it’s going to get good (well, good in a
Read MoreNY Closer To Soda Tax?
DOH! This version has been corrected. My original source indicated that the proposal was targeted to the city (like Philly) and not the state. Apologies
Read MoreIs Amazon.com Playing Favorites?
Last year, New York decided to aggressively pursue a sales tax rule already on the books by expanding the definition of venue to include companies
Read MoreBuy Fresh, Buy Local, Pay Tax
Yesterday, the Lowe’s sale paper arrived at our house. The pictures of healthy plants on the front page convinced me to rush out and buy
Read MoreYou Can Leave Your Hat On, And Your Wallet At The Door
New York state needs money has found its moral center – and it’s in Brooklyn. New York Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, who represents Brooklyn, has proposed
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