Taxation Reforms and Real Estate Tax Debate in New York
The piece surveys 1918 tax changes and proposed reforms in New York State and City. It assesses personal property taxes as unjust and unworkable, notes shifts to real estate, inheritance, and corporate taxes, and discusses budget growth, expenditures, and how tax policy affects industry and employment. It highlights opposition to double taxation and favors targeted, revenue-stable measures while urging local control over real estate taxation.