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The mandate has been officially repealed after a long period of uncertainty for our districts. This resolution feels like a necessary correction for our local economy and I am grateful to everyone who stayed committed to this goal. We should remain attentive to future budget proposals to ensure that these …

February 10, 2010

REPEAL THE MTA TAX FOR SUFFOLK AND NASSAU COUNTIES

REPEAL THE MTA TAX FOR SUFFOLK AND NASSAU COUNTIES

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Started by Anonymous 16 years, 9 months ago
As if things are not bad enough, local businesses, municipalities and school districts on Nov. 2 had to fork over 34 cents for every $100 of their payrolls to help dig the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) out of a $1 billion deficit. The tax affects all businesses and municipalities, school districts and nonprofit organizations that have a payroll and hospitals within the areas that are serviced by the MTA. These areas include the counties of New York (Manhattan), Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), Queens, Richmond (Staten Island), Rockland, Nassau, Suffolk, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester.) PLEASE sign the petition to help repeal the MTA Tax, and forward this to everyone. Thank you

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December 6, 2009

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Sarah Meyer
16 years ago Featured

This is exactly why businesses are leaving Long Island. It is impossible to keep the doors open with these absurd payroll taxes.

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Kevin Weber
16 years ago Featured

Just another reason why the cost of living on LI is out of control. Enough is enough.

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Jason Lin
16 years ago Featured

So sick of Nassau getting screwed over for the city's budget problems. Not our fault they can't manage their own money.

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Linda Watson
16 years ago Featured

My small business is struggling enough as it is. Take this tax off our payrolls immediately.

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Dave Richards
16 years ago Featured

REPEAL IT NOW. We are already paying enough in property taxes.

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Mike Mehta
16 years ago Featured

Living in Suffolk and I never even use the LIRR. Why am I paying for a train I don't touch? Stop taxing us to death.