Category Archives: New York

New York Tries to Tax the Internet

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Russ

Governor Eliot Spitzer (D-NY) is leading the way. But it’s a taxing way. The New York Department of Taxation and Finance says that any company that has an affiliate program that has any affiliates in New York must charge sales … Continue reading →

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Snipes Moves for a Change of Venue…Again

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Russ

Back in September, Wesley Snipes, accused of filing a false claim for an income tax refund, asked for a change of venue for his trial. He preferred Manhattan to Ocala, Florida. He asked for the change because of travel time … Continue reading →

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A Bad Story with (Hopefully) a Good Ending

Posted on May 9, 2007 by Russ

In February, Steven Green pleaded guilty to not filing tax returns from 2001 to 2003 and to using a fake social security number when applying for a loan. He was sentenced to 2 years and nine months in prison, with … Continue reading →

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New York Loves Gamblers

Posted on April 8, 2007 by Russ

New York is known as a high-tax state. Those who live in New York City or Yonkers must pay state and city income tax. That’s bad. The amateur gambler is in for a surprise, too. While New York allows itemized … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court: NY Can Tax Worker in TN

Posted on November 1, 2005 by Russ

Suppose you work as a telecommuter in one state, but your corporate headquarters is in another state. To which state must you pay state income taxes? The obvious answer is the state you live in. Of course, if you visit … Continue reading →

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