The Ghost in the Garage: Uncovering a Web of Deception in Vehicle Registration Zohran Mamdani's proposal for a "millionaire home tax" has shed light on a long standing issue in New York City: residents registering their vehicles out of state while keeping them primarily in New York.
This phenomenon, known as "ghost cars," raises questions about unpaid fines, insurance evasion, and tax compliance.
The practice is not unique to New York; similar schemes have been identified in California, Philadelphia, Italy, and France.