Hochul backs $500M annual tax on NYC second homes over $5M threshold
FOX Business’ Madison Alworth joins ‘The Big Money Show’ to report on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed NYC second-home tax.
TO new tax proposal Targeting high-end second homes in New York City is drawing renewed consideration to the rising monetary pressures going through the state as leaders search for new income streams to shut persistent funds gaps.
FOX Business’ Madison Alworth joined “The Big Money Show” to report on the proposal, which might apply to second homes in New York City valued above $5 million, imposing an annual surcharge on properties that aren’t used as main residences.
The Lonski Group President John Lonski discusses the price of regulation and breaks down the March PPI report on ‘Varney & Co.’
The measure comes as state leaders grapple with an estimated $2.2 billion funds deficit in new york statewhereas additionally confronting a shrinking tax base tied to the out-migration of high-income residents.
BILLIONAIRES AND BUSINESSES FUEL GROWING EXODUS FROM BLUE STATES
Policymakers have more and more pointed to rich taxpayers as a key income to maintain public spending commitments.
Governor Kathy Hochul talking throughout the 2026 State of the State (Steve Pfost/Newsday RM / Getty Images)
“I need people who are high-net-worth to support the generous social programs that we want to have in our state,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul instructed Politico in March.
“If you want to be supportive… the first step should be go down to Palm Beach and see who you can bring back home because our tax base has been eroded.”
RED & BLUE DIVIDE: STATES PUSH COMPETING TAX PLANS AS VOTERS WEIGH CHANGES IN ELECTION CYCLE
FOX Business’ Gerri Willis joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to report on South Hadley, Massachusetts, residents voting on a 50% property tax hike as retirees warn of being priced out and a broader tax revolt grows nationwide.
The proposal goals to generate roughly $500 million yearly, though trade teams argue the broader financial influence might prolong beyond targeted homeownersdoubtlessly affecting development exercise, property values and total prices.
The debate underscores a wider pressure taking part in out throughout high-tax states, the place efforts to lift income are more and more intersecting with issues about competitiveness, funding and long-term economic growth.
FOREIGN BUYERS EYE LUXE LA HOMES AS PROPOSED WEALTH TAX PUSHES BILLIONAIRES OUT OF CALIFORNIA
New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman discusses how he plans to defeat Kathy Hochul and addresses New York tax and regulatory points on ‘Mornings with Maria.’
