To the Editor:
There’s a collective smile on the faces of New Yorkers proud of their
government and what bipartisan cooperation can produce for a citizenry
tired of the kind of bickering and backbiting that has stalled our federal
government.
In stark contrast to the gridlock in Washington D.C., the NY State Senate
Republican Majority has worked together with Governor Andrew Cuomo to
accomplish major changes and positive reforms this year.
The new Middle Class Tax Cut and Job Creation Plan will build on these
successes by cutting taxes for hardworking middle class families, and
helping to create new private sector jobs.
The package delivers on my longstanding goal of derailing the job-killing
MTA Payroll Tax.
It includes:
· $250 million in new tax relief through elimination of the MTA Payroll
Tax on most small businesses;
· Elimination of this job-killing tax for more than 290,000 small
businesses throughout the 12 county MTA region; and
· 81% of all impacted businesses will see the tax completely
eliminated.
Earlier this year, working in a bipartisan manner, we accomplished some
very important things for the people of this State - - including
eliminating a $10 billion deficit, bringing spending under control and
capping property taxes.
This job-creating economic plan continues to defy the political gridlock
that has paralyzed Washington and shows that we can make government work
for the people of this State once again. I am pleased to have partnered
with the Governor on this agreement that reflects two of my long-held
priorities: cutting your taxes and creating jobs in New York State.
Sincerely,
Kenneth P. LaValle
NY State Senator