Paterson was preparing a budget that would include new taxes on digitally distributed music, as well as movie tickets, cab rides, soda, alcohol, tobacco and cable/satellite television. While Governor Paterson once said "this is where we are," his administration...

NYC Prposes the Dreaded Digital Tax. Paterson New York DLC budget. A proposed New York state budget would tax various types of media, including movies, music, games and downloadable content.. In these trying economic times, businesses and government entities...