NY Democrats propose 4% tax on Netflix, Uber to fund MTA

New York Explores Taxing Netflix, Other Streamers to Foot City's MTA Bill

The move is part of an effort to raise money for the cash-strapped subway system and avoid a 5.5% fare increase for consumers

New York Democrats propose 4% tax on Netflix and Uber to fund public transportation

As New York State struggles to balance its massive budget to maintain public transport, new taxes are being considered of businesses like Netflix and Uber.

NY Assembly Dems want to tax Netflix and other streaming services to boost MTA funding

ALBANY — New Yorkers could soon pay more to stream their favorite shows under a proposal from Assembly Democrats hoping to avoid a fare hike for subway riders. The Assembly’s proposal would impose a a 4% state tax and a 4% local sales tax on video and audio streaming services, such as Netflix and Hulu, in a bid to assist the cash-strapped Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Media or a ...

NY Democrats propose 4% tax on Netflix, Uber to fund MTA

New Yorkers may soon be forced to pay more for their streaming subscriptions like Netflix and Hulu in a bid to stave off a major MTA fare hike.

New York Could Tax Netflix and Hulu Subscriptions to Fund Trains

Like a number of other public transportation systems around the country, New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority is struggling as ridership still has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. In an attempt to come up with more funding for the MTA, New York governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a $700 million payroll…Read more...

The Latest Idea to Bolster New York City’s Subway: Taxing Your Netflix Subscription

Democrats try to coalesce around alternative to Gov. Hochul’s proposed payroll-tax increase