New York
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media mention September 2, 2016 City-Journal: Undocumented-and Unmeasured
“In a similar vein, city council speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito commissioned her finance division to weigh the economic impact on New York City if unlawful residents departed. Citing the liberal Institute… -
media mention May 27, 2016 Christian Today: New York bishop defends undocumented workers, decries mass deportation plan
“The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy estimated that undocumented immigrants pay $11.6 billion per year in income, sales and property taxes.” Read more -
ITEP Work in Action February 17, 2016 Fiscal Policy Institute: New York’s Regressive Tax Structure and the 1% Plan for Tax Fairness
Those in the wealthiest 1% are taking home the lion’s share of income gains, yet they nevertheless pay a smaller share of their income in combined state and local taxes… -
media mention August 24, 2015 Policy Mic: What Republicans Don’t Want You to Know About “Securing the Border”
New York’s place on that list is especially salient given its place as the largest of the estimated 200 “sanctuary cities” across the country. The designation reflects a decision by… -
media mention August 14, 2015 Slate: Don’t Fall for Back-to-School Tax Holidays
If shoppers are simply shifting their spending to save on taxes, that means the states are losing revenue. That’s certainly the position of the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy,… -
media mention July 7, 2015 The Journal News: Raising the Sales Tax, for Better or Worse
The downside, not expressed by City Hall, is that sales taxes are regressive — meaning they hurt the poorest citizens the most. That’s because the tax, obviously, only applies to… -
media mention June 22, 2015 Washington Post: States are Racing to See Who Can Give Rich People a Bigger Tax Break on Their Yachts
It’s true that lower taxes might bring new customers into the market, which would be great for the yacht industry. Yet every dollar spent on new boats is a dollar… -
ITEP Work in Action June 16, 2015 Local Progress: Progressive Policies for Raising Municipal Revenue
This report lays out a set of policy and political interventions that cities, regions, and states can make to increase municipal revenue and to make their collections more progressive. Cities… -
ITEP Work in Action May 28, 2015 Fiscal Policy Institute: Property Tax Relief for Low- and Middle-Income Property New Yorkers Must Remain a Priority
Those making the least income relative to other New Yorkers would benefit more from the proposed circuit breaker than from a STAR rebate. Some 40 percent of taxpayers with incomes… -
ITEP Work in Action March 6, 2015 Fiscal Policy Institute: Policy Brief: Property Tax Relief (Circuit Breaker)
Those at the bottom of the income scale [in New York] would benefit most—62 percent of homeowners and 37 percent of renters with incomes below $19,000 would receive a circuit… -
media mention January 15, 2015 Crain’s New York: New York’s high but equitable taxes
Taxes in New York may be the highest in the country, but at least they are reasonably equitable, according to the latest Who Pays study from the liberal Institute on… -
media mention January 14, 2015 The New York Times: Study Finds Local Taxes Hit Lower Wage Earners Harder
“When it comes to the taxes closest to home, the less you earn, the harder you’re hit. That is the conclusion of an analysis by the Institute on Taxation and… -
media mention September 17, 2014 Greenfield Daily Reporter: NY Tax Receipts Keep Rising Despite Growing Gap Between the Rich and the Rest
New York tax collections have continued rising despite a growing income gap between its richest residents and everyone else, even as a national study shows overall growth in state tax… -
media mention August 1, 2014 Streetsblog: Unlike Toll Reform, A Sale Tax Is a Really Regressive Way to Fund Transit
By Stephen Miller But a sales tax is one of the most regressive revenue-raisers out there. Of the types of taxes states typically levy — on property, income, and sales… -
ITEP Work in Action August 1, 2014 Fiscal Policy Institute: NYS Can Help Low-income Working Families with Children by Increasing its Earned Income Tax Credit
It comes as no surprise to working families that New York State’s tax system is fundamentally unfair. Low- and middle-income workers pay, on average, a much higher share of their… -
ITEP Work in Action April 15, 2014 Fiscal Policy Center: Corning and MasterCard Paid .6% in State Taxes
As New York struggles with tough budget decisions about essential public services, profitable Fortunate 500 companies like Corning, MasterCard, Lowes and Consolidated Edison are paying 2% or less in state… -
media mention December 12, 2013 Artvoice: Christmas People
(http://artvoice.com/issues/v12n50/news_analysis) by Bruce Fisher The gift economy of New York State In this glorious season of new-fallen snow, warm hearths, and extra hugs, one recalls times past though today’s insanities… -
ITEP Work in Action November 21, 2013 New York State Tax Reform and Fairness Comission: Final Report
The New York State Tax Reform and Fairness Commission conducted a comprehensive and objective review of the State’s taxation policy, considering ways to eliminate tax loopholes, promote administrative efficiency and… -
media mention October 25, 2013 New York Times: No to More Casinos in New York State
(Original Post) By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Published: October 24, 2013 New York State is home to five casinos run by Indian tribes and nine casinos that are called “racinos” because… -
media mention August 14, 2013 Associated Press: Liu Calls for Legalized Pot in NYC
New York City Comptroller John Liu is proposing a historic overhaul of the city’s marijuana laws, believing that legalizing medical marijuana and allowing adults to possess an ounce of pot for recreational use would pump more than $400 million into the city’s coffers.
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media mention July 10, 2013 Newsday: Immigrant status change could mean millions in tax revenue for NY
(Original Post) Originally published: July 9, 2013 8:56 PM Updated: July 9, 2013 9:31 PM By VÍCTOR MANUEL RAMOS [email protected] Granting legal status to immigrants who entered the United States… -
ITEP Work in Action June 17, 2013 Fiscal Policy Institute: Immigration Reform Would Improve Economic Productivity
June 4, 2013. A new report from the Fiscal Policy Institute shows that legalizing undocumented immigrants, paired with labor standards enforcement, would boost economic productivity. Reform would remove barriers to… -
ITEP Work in Action May 16, 2013 Fiscal Policy Institute: New York State Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2013-2014
In addition to this Budget Overview section, this briefing also includes a section on the Economic Context for deliberations regarding the state’s 2013-2014 budget and a section on Tax Policy,… -
media mention March 15, 2013 The Journal News: New York drivers pay highest gas taxes
At $4 per gallon of fuel, 69 cents in tax is paid at the pump Mar 14, 2013 Written by Theresa Juva-Brown As if the yo-yoing of gasoline prices isn’t… -
ITEP Work in Action January 14, 2013 Fiscal Policy Institute: Back on Track: Why Progressive Tax Reform Is an Essential Part of New York’s Budget Solution
New York faces one of the largest budget deficits in the country for the coming year at $14.2 billion. The State’s 2009-10 fiscal year begins April 1, 2009. Two responses…