The Associated Press is reporting Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering making New York State able to take away the driver's licenses of people who owe more than $10,000 in taxes.

Administration officials estimate there are about 9,000 New York taxpayers who owe over $10,000.

They say it's bellieve if the state had the suspension powers, around 40% of those who owe back taxes would be prompted to settle.

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