Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a new initiative to encourage individuals who owe significant back taxes to pay their bills. Under the new program, a New York State driver license can be suspended when a taxpayers past-due tax liability exceeds $10,000. The crackdown is the result of legislation introduced as part of the Executive Budget and signed into law earlier this year.
Our message is simple: tax scofflaws who dont abide by the same rules as everyone else are not entitled to the same privileges as everyone else, Governor Cuomo said. These worst offenders are putting an unfair burden on the overwhelming majority of New Yorkers who are hardworking, law-abiding taxpayers. By enacting these additional consequences, were providing additional incentives for the state to receive the money it is owed and were keeping scofflaws off the very roads they refuse to pay their fair share to maintain.
Its in every taxpayers best interest to pay all tax bills in full, said Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Thomas H. Mattox. If you cant pay in full, our staff is available to help you arrange a payment plan that will satisfy your debt.
The new initiative is estimated to increase State collections by $26 million this fiscal year and as much as $6 million annually thereafter.
The Tax Department is sending the first round of 16,000 suspension notices to delinquent taxpayers, who have 60 days from the mailing date to arrange payment with the Department. If the taxpayer fails to do so, the Department of Motor Vehicles will send a second letter providing an additional 15 days to respond. If the delinquent taxpayer again fails to arrange payment, the license is suspended until the debt is paid or a payment plan is established.
A taxpayer who drives while the suspension is in effect is subject to arrest and penalties. Those with a suspended license can, however, apply for a restricted license, that allows them to drive to work, and return directly home.
In New York State, 96% of taxes are paid by businesses and individuals who voluntarily meet their tax responsibilities. The remaining 4% is collected through the Tax Department's audit, collections and criminal investigations programs. Through enforcement programs, such as suspension of driver licenses, the Department ensures fair tax administration for all New Yorkers.
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Our message is simple: tax scofflaws who dont abide by the same rules as everyone else are not entitled to the same privileges as everyone else, Governor Cuomo said. These worst offenders are putting an unfair burden on the overwhelming majority of New Yorkers who are hardworking, law-abiding taxpayers. By enacting these additional consequences, were providing additional incentives for the state to receive the money it is owed and were keeping scofflaws off the very roads they refuse to pay their fair share to maintain.
And this comes from a governor who extorts money from the taxpayers for unions, vacations, special interest groups blah blah blah! NYS is the highest taxed!!! Talk about 'unfair burden'!! IDIOT!
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
Before Cuomo goes after the small fish he should have gone after Sharpton.
The Rev. Al Sharpton, along with his nonprofit National Action Network and two for-profit firms, have $4.7 million in outstanding debt and liens, according to federal and state tax records, the New York Post reported on Sunday.
Among the debts include $806,875 that Sharpton owes the state, along with $2.6 million in federal liens against him for unpaid personal income taxes, the Post stated.
Recent filings showed the National Action Network owed $813,576 to the federal government at the end of 2012, and his company Rev-Al Communications owes $447,826 to the state, while the Bo-Spanky Consulting firm has $18.21 in outstanding debt, according to the Post.
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If you also owe the IRS, state resolution can often be helpful to your case. In 2012, the IRS began to allow for state payments to factor in the calculation of Offer in Compromises. If you both owe IRS and State, we prefer to represent you on both cases so we can make sure that the state case can help the IRS case. Better yet: in some situations, we might do settlements or Offer in Compromises for both IRS and state.
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Before Cuomo goes after the small fish he should have gone after Sharpton.
The Rev. Al Sharpton, along with his nonprofit National Action Network and two for-profit firms, have $4.7 million in outstanding debt and liens, according to federal and state tax records, the New York Post reported on Sunday.
Among the debts include $806,875 that Sharpton owes the state, along with $2.6 million in federal liens against him for unpaid personal income taxes, the Post stated.
Recent filings showed the National Action Network owed $813,576 to the federal government at the end of 2012, and his company Rev-Al Communications owes $447,826 to the state, while the Bo-Spanky Consulting firm has $18.21 in outstanding debt, according to the Post.
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
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