Mamdani's 'millionaire home tax' reveals New York's big 'Ghost cars' problem

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New York City's proposed millionaire home tax has exposed widespread vehicle registration fraud and insurance evasion through 'garage fraud', where out-of-state vehicle registrations mask primary residency. Authorities have uncovered significant unpaid fines linked to these vehicles, with similar fraud observed in Italy and France.

New York City's proposed millionaire home tax highlights vehicle registration fraud issues. Homeowners may need to prove primary residency, revealing out-of-state vehicle registrations. This practice, known as garage fraud, helps evade insurance and taxes. Investigators found many out-of-state vehicles owe significant unpaid fines. Similar registration schemes are also occurring in Italy and France.