Monthly Archives: July 2004

Setting the Record Straight: An Increase in New York’s Minimum Wage Will Help Those Who Need It

July 19, 2004. FPI has released three reports on this subject this year including estimates of the number of workers who would benefit from an increase for each of New York's 62 counties. Recently, some critics have charged that an increase will fail to achieve the goal of alleviating poverty among the working poor. This issue of Fiscal Policy is being released to set the record straight. Report.

2020-11-13T14:58:55-05:00July 19th, 2004|Economic Trends & Policy, Labor Market & Workforce, Reports, Briefs and Presentations|
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New Jersey increases its top income tax rate

July 2004. In a new law approved on June 28, 2004, New Jersey increased its top income tax rate for tax years beginning on and after January 1, 2004, from 6.37% on the portion of taxable income above $75,000 for single individuals and $150,000 for married couples to 8.97% on the portion of taxable income above $500,000 regardless of filing status. This represents a significant shift in the traditional relationship between the top income tax rates in New York and New Jersey. For the first time [...]

2012-07-11T20:02:42-04:00July 1st, 2004|Blog, Tax & Budget, Tax Policy|
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