PRELIMINARY REPORT ON THE FEDERAL TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT

January 23, 2018

On December 22, 2017, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017,1 enacting sweeping changes to the federal tax system for both businesses and individuals. This new federal law will have a disproportionate impact on the tax system and economy of the State of New York a state that already spends $48 billion more each year to Washington than it receives in federal dollars. In fact, the law appears to target those “donor” states that must raise state and local taxes to make up for this deficit in federal financial support for critical programs and services.

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Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

At the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), we come into contact with nearly every Floridian as well as many visitors to our state. People get a driver license to operate their vehicles or for photo identification purposes. They register and title their automobiles, mobile homes, and boats. They may receive assistance from the Florida Highway Patrol if they are involved in a crash or their vehicle breaks down along Florida's highways. Often the Patrol will remind drivers to slow down and buckle up. There is more to DHSMV than meets the eye. Our mission is to provide highway safety and security through excellence in service, education and enforcement. Our department members around the state are dedicated to accomplishing this mission. You may be surprised by some of the duties we perform and the numerous on-line services now available.

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Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

At the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), we come into contact with nearly every Floridian as well as many visitors to our state. People get a driver license to operate their vehicles or for photo identification purposes. They register and title their automobiles, mobile homes, and boats. They may receive assistance from the Florida Highway Patrol if they are involved in a crash or their vehicle breaks down along Florida's highways. Often the Patrol will remind drivers to slow down and buckle up. There is more to DHSMV than meets the eye. Our mission is to provide highway safety and security through excellence in service, education and enforcement. Our department members around the state are dedicated to accomplishing this mission. You may be surprised by some of the duties we perform and the numerous on-line services now available.

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