Griffo voices opposition to proposed taxes, surcharges for streaming and rideshare services

Albany— As budget negotiations continue, New York State Senator Joseph Griffo (R-Rome) has announced several hidden taxes, fees, and charges proposed by the Congressional majority that would make life more expensive for many New Yorkers. We are warning you about the additional charges.

Users of Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, and other digital subscription streaming media services may see an additional 8% tax (4% state sales tax plus an additional 4% local sales tax) added to their bill there is. their recent single-family budget. This new tax will add to the cost of using various digital streaming products such as TV services, audiobooks, podcasts, online games and music.

At the same time, Assembly Majority is also proposing to make Amazon and other shipping more expensive by applying a 25-cent fee to all shipping transactions within the state, including online and in-store purchases.

Additionally, the Senate majority proposed a 50-cent surcharge per ride for rides on transit networks such as Uber and Lyft.

“The proposal by a majority of lawmakers to raise taxes and add fees and surcharges is outrageous, but not surprising,” Griffo said. “Over the past few years, we have seen our majority and state governors propose and support budgets they claim will provide real relief to the residents and families of our state. The unsustainable budget of the Proposals don’t help, we need policies and approaches to lower taxes, reduce regulation, provide more economic opportunities, and make the state more affordable.