NYACS - New York Association of Convenience Stores

Aided by Tax Hike, NY Cigarette Tax Evasion Flourishes Taxable unit sales down more than 25% in tax-collecting stores since June 3 tax increase 'Tax-free' tribal stores, Internet site, black market sellers thriving as State does nothing Loss of tax revenue due to non-enforcement now approaching $1 billion a year NYACS Press Release Chart Showing Dropoff in Sales
View results of the 2008 Chairmen's Open Wednesday Sept 17, Canandaigua NY SEE WINNERS & SPONSORS	Thanks to Fall Conference Speaker Hank Armour President & CEO, NACS SEE HIS SLIDE PRESENTATION

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Increase the Federal Excise Tax on Cigarettes by 150%? No way! SPEAK OUT! Use the links below to instantly tell your Member of Congress to vote NO on higher federal excise tax on cigarettes: www.stopthefetincrease.com www.nocigtax.com	NYACS Urges Paterson to Support Assembly Bill A.11834 Judge Dismisses Townsend/ Dabiew Tax Fairness Lawsuit Economist: Fiscal Toll of Tribal Cigarette Sales Now $1.6 M/Day EP Kirst & Sons a Casualty of NYS Inaction on Tax Collection Other Resources on the Issue	Pumptopper Signs to Educate Your Customers About Impact of Excessive Credit Card Fees *ORDER YOUR SIGNS NOW!* Credit Card Firms Launch Misleading Ad Campaign House Committee Approves "Credit Card Fair Fee Act"