Budget & Taxes (Sales Tax)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1381: Relates to the imposition of sales taxes on goods or services purchased from businesses which employ 20 or less persons

Provides that the tax imposed upon the sales on goods or services purchased from businesses which employ twenty or less persons, are resident in this state, are independently owned and operated and not dominant in their field, shall be two percent.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill sets 2% sales tax rate for small businesses, a targeted tax policy directly addressing taxation within Budget & Taxes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4977: Exempts animal boarding from sales and use taxes

Exempts services provided to board an animal when rendered by a veterinarian licensed and registered as required by the education law or by a commercial horse boarding operation from sales and use taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts animal boarding services from sales/use taxes, providing tax relief to specific providers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 11, 2025

A 7251: Extends the authorization for Chautauqua county to impose an additional one percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Chautauqua County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax until November 30, 2027. The tax applies to residents and businesses in the county, with revenue allocated as follows: 3/20 (15%) distributed to local cities, towns, and villages based on population, and the remainder funding county Medicaid costs, road projects, capital improvements, and debt repayment. It modifies existing tax law to continue this specific rate structure beyond its previous expiration. The policy directly affects county taxpayers and shapes how local tax revenue is distributed for public services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends 1% sales tax authority to fund Medicaid, roads, capital projects, and debt repayment, directly supporting public budget allocations and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates tax revenue to fund county Medicaid costs, directly supporting healthcare funding as specified in the bill's revenue distribution.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates tax revenue specifically to 'road projects' and 'capital improvements' as part of its funding structure, directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Medicaid Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2626: Enacts the "mansion tax adjustment act"

This bill raises the sales price threshold for a special tax on high-value residential property sales from $2 million to a higher, annually adjusted amount. It affects sellers of homes or residential properties (including condos and co-ops) priced at or above the new threshold, which will increase yearly based on inflation. The tax rate remains at 1% on the amount exceeding the threshold, calculated using the Consumer Price Index. The adjustment mechanism automatically updates the threshold each year starting in 2027 to reflect rising prices. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts tax threshold for inflation to maintain fiscal relevance of high-value property tax, promoting responsible tax management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 6264: Extends the authorization granted to the county of Broome to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Broome County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales tax for two more years, ending November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Broome County who pay this tax. The law modifies existing tax provisions to maintain the 1% rate beyond its current expiration date. The extension continues a long-standing policy allowing the county to generate revenue through this specific sales tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Broome County's 1% sales tax authorization, maintaining existing tax revenue for county fiscal management and preventing expiration of current tax policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2444: Exempts the purchase of certain oral hygiene products from the payment of sales tax

This bill (A 2444) exempts toothpaste, toothbrushes, and dental floss from state sales tax. It directly affects consumers who purchase these specific oral hygiene products, as they would no longer pay sales tax on them. The law adds these items to the existing list of tax-exempt products under the tax code. The exemption would take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts essential oral hygiene products from sales tax, providing direct tax relief to consumers, particularly benefiting lower-income households purchasing basic necessities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9204: Relates to excise tax on telecommunication services

Relates to excise tax on telecommunication services (Part A); relates to temporary municipal assistance sales and compensating use taxes for cities of one million or more on telecommunication services (Part B).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes excise tax on telecommunication services, directly increasing state revenue through taxation as part of fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7958: Creates the "Paid-In Act"; exempts used books from sales use taxes, up to one hundred dollars per item

Bill A 7958, titled the "Paid-In Act," proposes to exempt used books from sales and use taxes. This means that individuals purchasing second-hand books would not pay sales tax on those items. The exemption applies to used books with a price of up to one hundred dollars per item. This bill directly affects consumers buying used books and the businesses that sell them.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts used books from sales tax, providing tax relief for consumers purchasing second-hand books, aligning with middle-income tax relief indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6024: Relates to an excise tax on the sale of ammunition

Imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition to be deposited into the firearm violence intervention fund to help victims of and witnesses to violence.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax on ammunition sales to fund firearm violence intervention program, directly allocating tax revenue to a public safety initiative.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 8155: Extends the authorization of the county of Tompkins to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Tompkins County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales tax (on top of existing rates) through November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Tompkins County, as the tax applies to most retail purchases within the county. The change updates the expiration date from 2025 to 2027 in the state tax law, maintaining the county's existing tax structure without altering the rate or scope.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing county sales tax authority without rate changes, maintaining current revenue stream for Tompkins County budgets through 2027.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax