As Tax Day Approaches, Latimer Urges Action On 'Disaster' SALT Cap

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — As New Yorkers turn their attention to filing federal taxes, Westchester County Executive George Latimer took the opportunity to remind constituents that some of the pain they are feeling could be easily remedied.

Westchester residents, Latimer pointed out, are once again facing an outsized burden with the capping of SALT (State and Local Tax Deduction) at $10,000 by federal officials in 2017. Despite ongoing efforts and advocacy, the burden imposed under the Trump administration remains significant.

"The SALT deduction cap continues to be a thorn in the side of Westchester residents," Latimer said in a statement released this week. "It's a disaster for our community, limiting our ability to fully deduct our state and local taxes, unfairly burdening homeowners and hindering economic growth."

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Latimer said he has taken action to alleviate the strain on taxpayers by working to mitigate the impact of this policy through five consecutive years of either freezing or actually reducing the county portion of homeowners' property tax bills.

"Here in Westchester, our Administration has provided some respite for County property owners by reducing the tax burden while still maintaining – and even expanding – top level services for our community," the county executive said.

Latimer vowed that as residents navigate through tax season, he will continue to advocate for policies that promote financial stability and prosperity, including the repeal of the SALT deduction cap.