Taxes
Tax rates, cuts, credits, the IRS, property taxes, and who pays.
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What moved on Taxes in the last 28 days.
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through Aug 14, 2026The last 28 days vs. the prior 28 days.
What changed2 developments
Zohran Mamdani's Pied-à-Terre Tax Faces Legal and Political Challenges
NotableMayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed Pied-à-Terre tax on luxury second homes in New York City has faced significant backlash, leading to a lawsuit and a temporary halt by a judge. Critics argue that the tax rollout was mishandled, with erroneous notifications sent to homeowners. President Trump has publicly condemned the tax, framing it as detrimental to New York City.
vs. prior weeks: This is a new development as there was no prior mention of the Pied-à-Terre tax facing legal challenges or significant political backlash.
⚠ Confidence: medium · single-outlet — corroborate before external use.
Kathy Hochul Defends Controversial Property Tax Break in Buffalo
NotableGovernor Kathy Hochul defended a 30-year property tax break for the North Aud Block project in Buffalo, emphasizing the need for economic development. She addressed critics by questioning their past involvement in local development.
vs. prior weeks: This specific defense of a property tax break in Buffalo by Hochul is a new development not previously covered.
⚠ Confidence: medium · single-outlet — corroborate before external use.
“is defending it. In a visit to Western New York on Thursday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul seemed very aware of the ongoing criticism from many over the 30-year property tax granted to Pennsylvania developer Penrose LLC for the development of the North Aud block downtown. I'm sure there's people that are critical now, perhaps developers.”
Hochul questions critics' past involvement in development.
“And I say to them, where were you all these years? Where was your sin in the game? Why didn't you put up your own resources to make this happen? I would have loved to have this done earlier. But I deal with the facts in front of me, and I could not go on for another decade with an empty hole in Buffalo. So we had allowed the Empire State Development to work with the developer to figure out a path. And this is going to bring 250 homes to Canal Side that are not there now, bring economic development, bring commercial development. One of the detractors to the North Odd Block Project is local developer and former Congressman Chris Jacobs. He feels...”
Hochul emphasizes the need for development in Buffalo.
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