IRS approves contract that allows LIPA to keep its tax-exempt status
The IRS has approved a critical state contract that allows LIPA to keep its tax-exempt status. The ruling will allow PSEG Long Island to take control of LIPA overnight on Dec. 31. In July, the state
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Dec 27, 2013, 8:55 AM
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The IRS has approved a critical state contract that allows LIPA to keep its tax-exempt status. The ruling will allow PSEG Long Island to take control of LIPA overnight on Dec. 31.
In July, the state struck a deal with PSEG that allows the private organization to fully manage LIPA's operations. Gov. Andrew Cuomo says LIPA will function as a financial holding company.
The PSEG deal was contingent on a favorable IRS ruling.
LIPA is expected to have about 50 employees after the transition - about 30 more than Cuomo originally expected.
Cuomo says he's hopeful that number will decrease after the transition of power takes place.
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