Budget & Taxes

This bill extends Wayne County's existing 1% additional sales tax (on top of the standard 3% rate) through 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Wayne County who pay sales tax on goods and services. The key provision modifies tax law to extend the tax period from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2027. The bill was signed into law as Chapter 253 on August 7, 2025.

Bill A8568 limits annual increases in property tax base proportions for Nassau and Suffolk counties. For Nassau County, local approval is required to cap annual increases at 1% per year; Suffolk County gets a 2% cap for most years but a 1% cap specifically for the 2025-2026 tax year. If calculations would exceed these limits, local governments must adjust other tax classes to ensure total base proportions equal 100%. The law applies to tax levies based on the 2025 assessment rolls in these counties.