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NYCF Opposes Fire District Tax on Local Congregations |
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S549 (Little) / A428 (Gunther)
The bill would allow fire districts to impose ad valorem levies and special assessments on otherwise tax-exempt real property. In plain language, this bill would be a financial benefit to fire departments, but places a new tax burden on churches and other non-profit organizations.
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NYCF Opposes Annual Burden of Proof on Houses of Worship |
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S2545 (Bonacic) / A417 (Gunther)
Requires the burden of annually establishing that the requirements of the mandatory class non-profit real property tax exemptions have been satisfied to fall upon the owner of the property and must be proven by clear and convincing evidence.
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NYCF Opposes Unconstitutional Metro Transit Tax on Houses of Worship |
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Chapter 25 of the laws of 2009 placed an unconstitutional payroll tax and financial burden on tax-exempt churches, synagogues and other houses of worship in 12 New York State counties. This tax is referred to as the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility (MCTM) tax.
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NYCF Supports Repealing the Church Utility Tax |
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S143 (Maziarz) / A5138 (Ceretto)
As part of the 2009-10 New York State Budget, a temporary assessment surcharge was placed on churches and other non-profits. This law stipulates that the surcharge is applicable to New York State gas, electric, steam and water corporations, and similar municipal entities subject to the state's Public Service Commission’s jurisdiction. The surcharge is currently scheduled to remain in effect until March 31, 2014. All monies collected from this assessment will be transferred to New York State for the state’s General Fund.
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