Mount Vernon Takes the Lead in Pushing Tech Giants to Treat Taxpayers Fairly

On December 13, 2018, the New York Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s decision allowing the City of Mount Vernon to assess and tax technology infrastructure.

Mayor Richard Thomas said, “ The state Court of Appeals decision is a huge victory for taxpayers in Mount Vernon and around the state. By successfully arguing for common sense — that cell towers and other equipment can be taxed — Mount Vernon has established a long-term source of revenue that’s beneficial to its residents and all municipalities across the state. Taxpayers deserve to share in the innovations of technology and this decision protects that dynamic.”

Read the details here: https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2018/12/13/local-governments-may-tax-telecommunications-infrastructure-ny-high-court-rules/