In New York, they want to abolish the tax, which is taxed only half the population

We are talking about the so-called "pink tax", which is paid only by women. New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo promised to "put an end to this," calling this practice "disgusting to our values." This publication writes Crain's new york.

About the "pink tax"

Pink tax is only levied on half of the population — women — and they may not even know about it.

This tax refers to the additional amount that women pay for certain goods or services. For example, for dry cleaning services, personal hygiene products and car maintenance.

That is, women not only earn less than men, but also pay more. And given the fact that women live longer, they need more money to retire.

Cuomo Initiative

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo proposed abolishing the “pink tax” on goods destined for women. The Democrat said Sunday, December 22, that he would insist on a law prohibiting gender-based price differences for similar goods and services.

“Women should not be punished their entire lives because of their gender,” the governor said in a statement. "This is discriminatory and abhorrent to our values, and we will put an end to it."

Cuomo refers to studies that showed that women often spend large sums of money in stores for things such as toys, clothes, and personal care products.

Research

A 2015 study by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs found that 42% of products targeted at women were more expensive than products sold to men.

According to the study, products intended for women cost on average 7% more than similar products for men, and personal hygiene products for women were 13% more expensive than products for men.

In monetary terms, each woman overpays approximately $ 1351 per year, although this money could be directed to her pension fund.

On the subject: What taxes do New Yorkers pay

Menstrual taxes were banned in New York in 2016, and laws were passed last year requiring equal pay and prohibiting companies from asking about pay history.

Businesses that do not comply with these laws may be punished with civil fines.

What will change if the “pink tax” is canceled

The proposal put forward under the state program of the State of Cuomo will require some service providers to place price lists for standard services.

Enterprises that refuse to comply with the requirements may be punished by civil sanctions, the source said.