Taxes

Alternative Taxes

–Fact Sheets

–Articles

Business Taxes

–CBC on How Much do Taxes Matter

–Lynch on Effects of Taxes on Economic Development

Tax Burdens and Equity

–Citizens Budget Commision. Local Taxes in New York State (2007).

–Deutsch, Ron. Taxes in New York State: Restoring Fairness

–Erie County Community Coalition. Understanding the County Crisis and Moving Forward (November 2005)

–Fisher, Bruce. A Dedicated Fund for Parks and Culturals Artvoice blog, 12/17/08

–Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, Who Pays? A fact sheet on what percent of income various income groups pay in New York State and local taxes

–Mauro, Frank. The Path Not Taken: How New York State Increased the Tax Burden on the Middle Class and Cut Taxes for its Highest Income Taxpayers by Over $8 Billion a Year

–Quinnipiac University. “Voters Back Millionaire’s Tax 4-1.” 3/24/08

–Stiglitz, Joseph. Letter to Governor Patterson Recommending Raising Taxes on Wealthiest (2008)

Local Tax Rates in New York State

–Fact Sheets

–Tax Rate Information from NYS Office of Real Property Services