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Repeals article 21 of the tax law relating to imposition of a highway use tax for the privilege of operating any vehicular unit upon the public highways
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor William Magnarelli
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BILL NUMBER:S4307
Title of bill
An act to repeal article 21 of the tax law relating to the highway use tax
Purpose
This bill repeals the highway use tax.
Summary of provisions
Repeals article 21 of the tax law relating to imposition of a highway use tax for the privilege of operating any vehicular unit upon the public highways of the state.
Justification
The highway use tax, also known as the ton-mile tax, reduces the ability of New York trucking companies to compete with out-of-state companies because it places a higher cost burden on the New York-based trucking industry as compared with truckers from other states that travel through New York. Other states have eliminated the highway use tax and have instead opted for simpler tax collection methods, such as registration fees and fuel taxes, over the ton-mile tax. Calculating the ton-mile tax payment requires substantial paperwork and is easily evaded by out-of-state companies. This tax causes New York to lose its competitive edge in attracting trucking businesses. The tax also increases the cost of shipping and the cost of doing business in New York State. The elimination of the tax would benefit truckers, manufacturers, shippers and consumers.
Legislative history
1999-2000: A.10374 Referred to Ways & Means 2001-2002: A.1448 Held for Consideration in Ways & Means 2003-2004: A.1842 Referred to Ways & Means 2005-2006: A.9453 Referred to Ways & Means 2007-2008: A.421 Held for Consideration in Ways & Means 2009-2010: A.298 Referred to Ways & Means
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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