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Friday, May 10, 2013  The future of the Hotel Syracuse remains uncertain after the city received a check late Thursday from the hotel's lender that will block plans to seize the property for back taxes.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The state Senate's Independent Democratic Conference says the state budget will include five-figure tax credits to employers to hire recent veterans as a way to reduce the high unemployment rate of service members returning from combat.

Monday, March 18, 2013  At a press conference in front of the vacant Hotel Syracuse, Senator Schumer lends his support for a New Market Tax Credit program which would bring $10 Million in tax credits to revitalize the historic landmark.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Tax season is officially here; Wednesday marked the first day most Americans were eligible to begin filing their taxes with the Internal Revenue Service.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  On Wednesday morning, New York Senator Schumer was at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse to launch a campaign to save tax credits and get our heroes back to work.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Gov. Andrew Cuomo was at the F.X. Matt Brewery in Utica Wednesday to sign legislation providing tax credits for small breweries, replacing an excise tax exemption struck down by a lawsuit.

Friday, March 30, 2012  With tax season in full swing, taxpayers could be overlooking one very important credit that could mean extra cash from the IRS.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  The Republican majority of New York's Senate will introduce bills to provide a tax credit for hiring, a cap on state spending, and another that would require a two-thirds vote of the Legislature before a tax can be raised.

Thursday, December 16, 2010  A little-known tuition tax break that was due to expire this month has been renewed for middle-class families nationwide and will provide as much as $2,500 a year in tuition relief through 2012, Sen. Charles Schumer said Wednesday.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  Homeowners looking to take advantage of federal tax credits for making their homes more energy efficient need to act fast.

Thursday, February 04, 2010  The IRS is sponsoring public outreach events to assist taxpayers who may be eligible for the HCTC.

Monday, November 16, 2009  More than 15 million taxpayers could unexpectedly owe taxes because the government was too generous with their new Making Work Pay tax credit.

Monday, November 09, 2009  An extension of unemployment benefits was signed into law on Friday.

Thursday, July 16, 2009  To qualify for the $8,000 tax credit from the government, you have to close on your dream home no later than November 30, 2009 and for some that is proving to be a problem.