Repealing the MTA payroll tax for many employers is a prudent action that will better enable job creation and ease the burden on educational institutions. The Suburban Hospital Alliance of New York State applauds legislators who pushed this issue to the forefront, and recognize this provision has been agreed upon in the context of a larger legislative package.

We urge the legislature to extend this important tax relief to nonprofit hospitals and healthcare providers. The Suburban Hospital Alliance of New York State has endorsed S. 5596/A. 8193, which would phase out the MTA tax for all employers in the suburban regions by 2014. We strongly urge consideration of this proposal.

— Kevin Dahill, president/CEO, Suburban Hospital Alliance of New York State