Governor Cuomo Announces Tax Commission Members
The members of the New York State Tax Reform and Fairness Commission are:
- H. Carl McCall (Co-Chair)- Chairman of the State University of New York Board of Trustees
- Peter J. Solomon (Co-Chair)- Founder and Chairman of investment advisor Peter J. Solomon Company
- J. Pat Barrett- Chairman of the Olympic Regional Development Authority
- Dall W. Forsythe-Former Budget Director for the State of New York
- Thomas H. Mattox- Commissioner of the Department of Taxation and Finance
- James Parrott- Deputy Director and Chief Economist at the Fiscal Policy Institute
- Alan D. Schwartz- Executive Chairman of Guggenheim Partners
- James W. Wetzler- Deloitte Tax LLP, former New York State Tax Commissioner
- Robert G. Wilmers- Chairman and CEO of M&T Bank
- Deborah Wright- Chairman, President and CEO of Carver Bancorp, Inc. and Carver Federal Savings Bank
“Last year, New York State government successfully passed comprehensive tax reform that put in place a progressive tax and established the lowest tax rate for the middle class in 58 years,” said Governor Cuomo. “This Commission will now undertake a broader review of the state’s complex tax code to find ways to make it simpler, and more fair, and help reduce the tax burden faced by New Yorkers and businesses. I thank all the members for their dedication to public service and look forward to working with them as we continue to make New York a national leader in reform.”
The New York State Tax Reform and Fairness Commission will conduct a comprehensive and objective review of the State's taxation policy, including corporate, sales and personal income taxation and make revenue-neutral policy recommendations to improve the current tax system. In its review, the Commission will consider ways to eliminate tax loopholes, promote administrative efficiency and enhance tax collection and enforcement.