An Unparalleled Record of Cutting Taxes

State Senator Kemp Hannon has a strong, clear and consistent record as a tax cutter.  In fact, since 1995, he has worked to cut 19 different taxes more than 90 times -- saving New York taxpayers a cumulative total of approximately $165 billion.

1.     Personal Income Tax cut in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004 & 2005

3.     Sales Tax cut in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004 & 2005

4.     Estate Tax cut in 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999 & 2002

5.     Corporation Franchise Tax Cut in 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2007

6.     Gross Receipts Tax on Energy/Telecom. Cut in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004 & 2005

7.     Petroleum Business Tax cut in 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000 & 2004

8.     Insurance Tax cut in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005 & 2007

9.     Bank Tax cut in 1997, 1999, 2000 & 2007

10.  Medical Provider Assessment cut in 1997, 1998 & 1999

11.  Real Estate Transfer Tax cut in 1996 1999 & 2002

12.  Real Property Gains Tax eliminated in 1996

13.  Gift Tax cut in 1997 & eliminated in 1999

14.  Motor Fuel Tax cut in 1995

15.  Highway Use Tax cut in 1998 & 2000

16.  Motor Vehicle Fee cut in 1998

17.  Beer Tax cut in 1995, 1998, 1999 & 2000

18.  Beverage Container Tax cut in 1995 & repealed in 1997