The Pied-à-Terre Tax Has Landed!
New York’s new pied-à-terre tax is now in effect, bringing a surcharge on high-value second homes in New York City and raising significant practical questions for property owners.
Thomson Reuters recently republished a Noonan's Notes blog article by Hodgson Russ attorneys Tim Noonan, Lauren Austin, and Noah Chase, which examines the finalized provisions of New York's proposed pied-à-terre tax and their potential implications for taxpayers."Hodgson Russ’ State and Local Tax team has been closely following and reporting on this proposal since its introduction. In this article, Tim Noonan, Lauren Austin, and Noah Chase explain how the finalized tax works, including which properties are covered, how the two-phase rate structure will apply, and why the definition of “primary residence” will be central to determining liability.