Senator Terry Gipson's Statement on Court's Decision on Mta Payroll Tax

Immediate Release: October 11, 2013
Media Contact: Jonathan Heppner | 845.463.0840 | heppner@nysenate.gov    

 SENATOR TERRY GIPSON'S STATEMENT ON COURT'S DECISION ON MTA PAYROLL TAX

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY: New York State Senator Terry Gipson (D-Dutchess, Putnam) issued the following statement on the recent decision by the state Court of Appeals on the MTA payroll tax:

"I am disappointed that the state Court of Appeals has decided to deny the appeal by the participating counties in their attempt to overturn the MTA payroll tax. I have been a leading voice in the effort to repeal this burdensome and unfair tax.

"As a small business owner when New York State made the mistake of passing the MTA payroll tax, I know first-hand the negative impact it has on our local businesses. Now, as a state senator, I remain committed to fighting for a full repeal."

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