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New York Lifts Death Tax Penalty, Nancy O'Hagan
New York Lifts Death Tax Penalty, Nancy O'Hagan
Fordham Urban Law Journal
New York State replaced its estate tax and repealed its gift tax. This Article will trace the history of the New York State gift and estate taxes, explain the burden they imposed upon New York State residents in relation to other states, and examine the recent legislation in New York State which will gradually eliminate such inequities.
The Investment Decision In The Central City: A Consideration Of A Property Tax Abatement Law , Dipak K. Gupta, Louis M. Rea
The Investment Decision In The Central City: A Consideration Of A Property Tax Abatement Law , Dipak K. Gupta, Louis M. Rea
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This article addresses an indirect policy approach to handling "gray areas" in large central cities where dilapidated and deteriorated housing go unresolved. Rather than focusing on abandonment and rebuilding, the article looks to fostering renewal of existing structures through property tax abatement programs. Using Pittsburgh as a model and experience to outline the framework for such a program, the article attempts to enhance ones understanding of the economic impacts that a property tax can have on the condition of city housing. The article concludes that for any city to embark on a tax abatement policy, it must understand the conditions …