Political Quotes

“Mr. President, during New York's toughest moments during the pandemic, medical professionals from around the country came to hard-hit New York City to help. They formed an essential part of the city's medical response, and they undoubtedly saved lives. They are deserving of New York's profound gratitude--and apparently of something else: tax bills. That is right. In May, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York would be levying income tax on any money these medical professionals made while they were there. Now, individuals can generally receive a tax credit in their home State for income tax paid to another State, thus avoiding double taxation of their income, but since New York has one of the highest income taxes in the country, a lot of these medical professionals will be facing a higher than normal tax bill on any money they earn in New York. The situation is even worse for residents of States without an income tax, like my home State of South Dakota. Medical professionals from those States will simply have to absorb the full cost of this unexpected bill. The healthcare workers who traveled to New York are not alone in facing a complicated tax situation. For Americans who regularly spend limited time working in different States throughout the year, the situation can be even worse.…”