Mergers and Acquisitions July 6, 2026
UHY Combines with RBT CPAs
The national accounting and advisory services firm UHY has combined with RBT CPAs LLP, the largest CPA firm in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Taxes May 15, 2026
New Tax on NYC Real Estate Sales Aimed at Helping Mamdani Close City Budget Gap
The new tax, which would assess a surcharge of 1% of the sale price for city homes purchased in cash for at least $1 million, is expected to generate $160 million annually.
Taxes May 12, 2026
Hochul Fends Off Critics Over Tax Credit Program That Helps Families Pay for Private School
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, on Monday defended herself against criticism from labor allies and members of her own party over her intent to opt into the GOP’s federal tax-credit scholarship program.
Taxes May 11, 2026
New York Gov. Hochul Says Deal on State Budget Includes NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a handshake deal Thursday on a $268 billion state budget that includes a controversial pied-à-terre tax on second homes in New York City aimed at bringing more money to city coffers.
Taxes April 16, 2026
Mamdani Lauds New York Gov. Hochul’s Pied-à-Terre Tax, Which Would Bring in $500 Million a Year to NYC
The tax on expensive secondary residences in New York City represents a safe middle ground between Zohran Mamdani’s tax-the-rich proposals and Kathy Hochul’s more moderate standpoint on taxes.
Taxes April 14, 2026
Number of Millionaire Taxpayers Jumped in New York in 2024
Millionaires accounted for fewer than 1% of all taxpayers in New York in 2024, according to the state. But they paid more than 44% of all personal income taxes.
Taxes April 6, 2026
Tax Returns, Refunds for Thousands of New Yorkers Impacted by Typo
A typo by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance resulted in more than 50,000 tax filers paying more in taxes or receiving smaller refunds.
Taxes March 10, 2026
New York Lawmakers Propose Boosting Taxes on the Rich, Challenging Hochul and Aligning with Mamdani
A budget battle is unfolding in Albany as state lawmakers in their budget proposals unveiled a push for tax hikes on both wealthy individuals and corporations to supply New York City with more money.
Taxes February 17, 2026
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Mulls Property Tax Hike, Pushes Governor to Tax the Wealthy
Mamdani is expected to propose raising property taxes to balance the city budget on Tuesday, in the face of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s continued resistance to raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
Taxes January 21, 2026
Mamdani Signals He’s Ready to Push Gov. Hochul on Tax Hikes as NYC Budget Shortfall Looms
Facing a potential $12 billion budget gap, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani indicated Jan. 21 he may push Gov. Kathy Hochul in budget negotiations to include tax hikes on millionaires and corporations.
Taxes December 17, 2025
New Yorkers Support Boosting Taxes on the Wealthy to Pay for Free Child Care, Poll Shows
An obstacle to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s plan to expand free child care is its reliance on lawmakers in Albany and tax revenue from wealthy New Yorkers, though a new survey indicated broad support for that approach.
Taxes October 9, 2025
NYU School of Professional Studies Division of Programs in Business To Host the 84th Institute on Federal Taxation in New York and San Francisco
The IFT provides high-level updates, insights, analyses, and practical advice from America’s top tax authorities on the latest federal tax trends and developments.