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Tuesday, March 26, 2013  All New Yorkers receiving the STAR property tax rebate will have to re-register for the local school tax breaks because of reports of widespread abuse and fraud.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  New York's highest court will consider legal arguments by a strip club on whether nude dancing is an art and deserves a state tax exemption as such.

Monday, May 21, 2012  In more evidence of a slow, uneven recovery, New York state tax collections were higher than projected so far, but still less than a year ago.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Shoppers are about to get a yearlong break from the state sales tax on some clothing and footwear bought in New York.

Friday, March 02, 2012  You can get help with your taxes through social media.

Monday, August 31, 2009  A popular restaurant in Armory Square has been spared after after the owner of its building paid all of its back taxes.

Monday, April 13, 2009  The New York State Comtroller's Office says it prevent an estimated $38 million dollars in what ti calls 'questionalbe' tax refunds from being mailed out.

Friday, February 27, 2009  It's enough to make you blush: Some politicians want a bigger taste of the economy's naughty side, pushing for special taxes on dirty magazines, racy movies, sex toys and strip clubs.