Relates to the timeframe for distributors of cannabis products to file tax returns
This bill changes the deadline for cannabis distributors to file quarterly tax returns. It extends the filing deadline from the 20th to the 50th day after each quarter ends (February, May, August, and November). The bill directly affects businesses that distribute cannabis products in New York, requiring them to submit tax returns to the state tax agency by the new 50th-day deadline. This is a procedural change to existing tax filing requirements, not a new tax or policy.
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1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2025
Last action Jun 16, 2025
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This bill amends the tax law to change the deadline for cannabis distributors to file their tax returns. The filing deadline is extended from the 20th day of the month following each quarter to the 50th day after each quarter ends. This provides distributors with additional time to prepare and submit their quarterly tax filings electronically.
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Extended the quarterly tax filing deadline from the 20th day of the month following the quarter to the 50th day after the quarter ends.
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Jun 16, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 5496A
lower
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Feb 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Donna Lupardo
DDemocratic
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Al Stirpe
DDemocratic
Co
Crystal Peoples-Stokes
DDemocratic
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