S 7644 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Creates the "Paid-In Act"; exempts used books from sales use taxes, up to one hundred dollars per item

This bill, S 7644, creates the "Paid-In Act" by exempting used books from state sales tax when purchased for $100 or less per item. It directly affects buyers of secondhand books, such as students or thrift store shoppers, by reducing their purchase costs on qualifying items. The key provision amends tax law to add "used books, including secondhand purchases" to the list of tax-exempt items, with the $100 limit applying per book. This change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 24, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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S7644 S7644A · 1 edit
MINOR
This bill amends the state tax law to expand the sales tax exemption for used books. Previously, the exemption covered used books and secondhand purchases broadly. The amendment now adds a specific price threshold, ensuring the exemption applies only to used books where the receipt or agreed-upon price is less than one hundred dollars per item.
Scope change
The scope of the tax exemption was narrowed by introducing a monetary cap, restricting the benefit to low-cost used book items.
ELIGIBILITY

Added a price threshold of less than $100 per item to qualify for the sales tax exemption on used books.

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Committee
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Amendments
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
upper
May 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7644A
upper
May 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
upper
Apr 24, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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