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Exempts community colleges from the imposition of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Kenneth Zebrowski
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BILL NUMBER:S6752
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to the exemption of community colleges from the imposition of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill will exempt community colleges from the MTA payroll tax.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends paragraph 4 of subsection b of section 800 of the tax law as it relates to adding community colleges to the definition of "eligible educational institution". Eligible educational institutions shall be exempt from the MTA mobility tax.
Section 2 of the bill relates to the effective date.
Justification
This bill would exempt community colleges from the burdensome MTA payroll tax. Community colleges are struggling with rising costs and increased enrollment. The MTA payroll tax is hurting these colleges in their effort to keep tuition down. This bill would add community colleges to the list of educational institutions that are already exempt.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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