Paterson expected to sign bill that makes wholesalers collect taxes from Indian-owned businesses

Gov. David Paterson is expected to sign bill on Monday that will require wholesalers to collect taxes on all tobacco and petroleum products before they are sold to businesses owned by American Indians, said state Sen. Michael Nozzolio.

"This bill will change the law to make it easier for the (state) tax department to collect taxes on products sold at Native American stores," Nozzolio said. "The only thing worse than taxes is taxes that are imposed unequally and unfairly."

After being passed by the state Assembly and Senate this past summer, the bill needs the governor's approval before it can take effect.