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In another challenge to New York’s so-called convenience of the employer rule (the “convenience rule”), an Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) recently issued a determination upholding application of the rule against a...more
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New York State’s budget bill is on the governor’s desk. Our State & Local Tax Group provides the most significant highlights for you and your business. Higher tax rates for the wealthy, lower tax rates for the middle class....more
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