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Exempts libraries from the imposition of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Thomas Abinanti
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to the exemption of libraries from the imposition of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax
Purpose
The legislation would exempt public and free association libraries located in the metropolitan commuter transportation district from paying the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax (MTA payroll tax), in the same manner of exemption currently encompassing public and private schools.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends Section 800 (4) of the tax law, to include public and free association libraries as eligible educational institutions that are exempt from payment of the MTA payroll tax.
Section 2 sets the enacting date.
Justification
Public libraries, like public school districts, are educational institutions chartered by the NYS Board of Regents and regulated by the State Education Department. Like public school districts, public libraries receive state and local tax dollars to provide educational services to their communities. Therefore, public libraries should be treated the same as public school districts when it comes to funding and taxation.
In addition, despite library usage increasing by 11% since 2007, state funding for libraries has declined by 23%.These continued reductions in state funding for public libraries has resulted in some areas covered by the pay roll tax paying 50% to 105% of their library aid to the MTA.
By exempting public libraries from the MTA payroll tax, this financial injustice and unequal treatment would be rectified and allow libraries to use their limited resources to meet the needs of their communities.
Legislative history
S. 1891-A (2014) S. 6079-A (2012)
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediately.
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