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Tax Law

Fordham Law School

1981

New York City

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Tax Certiorari Proceedings And The Present Real Property Tax System In New York City, Mark A. Willis Jan 1981

Tax Certiorari Proceedings And The Present Real Property Tax System In New York City, Mark A. Willis

Fordham Urban Law Journal

This article examines the way the tax system in New York City contrasts sharply with the New York state uniform tax system that requires all real property to be assessed at full market value and within a single jurisdiction, taxed at the same statutory rate. The author finds that properties in the city are assessed at differing percentages of market value, resulting in wide differences in effective tax rates, particularly between residential and non-residential properties. The author posits that a switch by the city to a uniform tax system would result in major reallocation of the tax burden among the …


Tax Certiorari Proceedings And The Present Real Property Tax System In New York City, Mark A. Willis Jan 1981

Tax Certiorari Proceedings And The Present Real Property Tax System In New York City, Mark A. Willis

Fordham Urban Law Journal

This article examines the way the tax system in New York City contrasts sharply with the New York state uniform tax system that requires all real property to be assessed at full market value and within a single jurisdiction, taxed at the same statutory rate. The author finds that properties in the city are assessed at differing percentages of market value, resulting in wide differences in effective tax rates, particularly between residential and non-residential properties. The author posits that a switch by the city to a uniform tax system would result in major reallocation of the tax burden among the …


The Imposition Of New York City's Water And Sewer Rents On Non-Profit Institutions , Adam Hoffinger Jan 1981

The Imposition Of New York City's Water And Sewer Rents On Non-Profit Institutions , Adam Hoffinger

Fordham Urban Law Journal

This article focuses on the immunity from real property taxation and charges for the use of water and sewer services that New York nonprofit institutions have historically enjoyed. It first examines the nature of New York City's water and sewer rents and exemptions, and the method by which New York city charges for water and sewer services. It then examines the case law that establishes the liability of nonprofit institutions for the payment of water and sewer rent. It further explores the exemptions from water and sewer rents extended to nonprofit organizations in New York City. Finally, in light of …


The Imposition Of New York City's Water And Sewer Rents On Non-Profit Institutions , Adam Hoffinger Jan 1981

The Imposition Of New York City's Water And Sewer Rents On Non-Profit Institutions , Adam Hoffinger

Fordham Urban Law Journal

This article focuses on the immunity from real property taxation and charges for the use of water and sewer services that New York nonprofit institutions have historically enjoyed. It first examines the nature of New York City's water and sewer rents and exemptions, and the method by which New York city charges for water and sewer services. It then examines the case law that establishes the liability of nonprofit institutions for the payment of water and sewer rent. It further explores the exemptions from water and sewer rents extended to nonprofit organizations in New York City. Finally, in light of …