Governor Cuomo Launches Tax Relief Commission to Identify Ways to Reduce Tax Burdens on New York’s Families and Businesses

Albany, NY – October 3, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the New York State Tax Relief Commission that will identify way to reduce the State’s property and business taxes to provide relief to New York’s homeowners and businesses. The Commission’s recommendations for tax relief build off of three years of responsible budgeting, including holding state spending to 2%, ending automatic budget inflators in Medicaid and education spending, pension reform that will save taxpayers tens of billions of dollars, and a downsized state labor force. The Commission’s recommendations will be due by December 6, 2013 for inclusion in the Governor’s 2014 State of the State message