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Stop The Ski Tax

ctenidae

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Going to be considered in April? Too little, too late springs to mind.
Granted, it covers "other recreational activities" as well, so depending on what they are the summer income will probably be significant (Though, what are they going to do, tax the local swimming hole? Increase the cost of a fishing license?).
 

drjeff

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My guess is that the concept of ussage taxes for many a recreation activity will be considered by many a legislator across the country right now :mad: :mad:
 

Warp Daddy

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This is yet another revenue enhancer for a bloated government

Guess i'll say to them support the FAT ( non diet soda ) tax but oppose the Ski Tax :D
 

ctenidae

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But without the tax increase, important government programs will have to be cut.
Which I don't oppose, especially if I can help pick what gets cut.
 

LongStep

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can you imagine the ticket price for bretton woods or stowe with a distinct tax? It'll be 100 dollar lift tickets. Maybe more people will take up back country skiing
 

rjc1976

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NYS -- Stop the ski tax

For those of you interested in participating:

http://www.stoptheskitax.com/

Ski Areas of New York, Inc. is the trade association that represents 35 NYS
ski resorts. Based on recent events in Albany we must ask for your help.

New York like the rest of the country is going through tough economic times.
Our Governor is charged with developing a balanced budget.
Unfortunately in his proposed budget he has asked for a 4% State sales tax
on ski lift tickets, lessons, and other recreational activities.

We have a very tight time frame to fight this as it will be considered by the
legislature in April. However with the assistance of our loyal skiers and
riders we have defeated a similar proposal in the past. Lift ticket prices in NYS
are usually less then resorts in New England and out west. New York State
resorts have worked hard to give you a quality product complete with ongoing
snowmaking expansions and lift system upgrades. Our resorts are where many
children learn to ski and ride. Our school programs flourish. We are close
to home and affordable.

This tax can easily be expanded to include a County tax which may add an
additional 4% for a total of 8% to your future ticket price.

By using this site you can send an email to our State Representatives that
need to hear from you. Please click the links on the right and tell them how you feel, STOP THE SKI TAX now! Keep New York State Skiing and Riding affordable.

You can make a difference!

Thanks for your support!
 
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