Budget & Taxes (Sales Tax)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 17, 2025

A 4216: Excludes certain food donations from sales tax

This bill amends New York's tax law to exclude from sales tax certain food and drink purchases made by students through approved donation programs or "food points" at school-located restaurants or cafeterias. It directly affects schools (nursery through college) operating under specific exemptions or state authorization, and their meal programs. The key provision removes sales tax when students buy meals without paying cash at the time of service through these donation-based systems. This applies only to non-alcoholic food/drink sold on school premises and excludes alcohol sales. The policy change takes effect 90 days after enactment for qualifying sales.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes school food donations from sales tax, providing tax relief for students in meal programs (targeting lower-income families)95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 93: Relates to excise taxes on cigars and premium cigars

Provides that the tax on cigars and premium cigars shall be at the rate of seventy-five percent of the wholesale price or fifty cents, whichever is less, and is intended to be imposed only once upon the sale of any cigars or premium cigars; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes excise tax on cigars to generate state revenue, directly supporting budget through tax collection without targeting lower-income groups.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Senate May 27, 2025

S 5747: Extends the authority of the county of Ulster to impose an additional 1 percent sales and compensating use tax

This bill extends Ulster County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax for two more years, from September 2022 through November 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Ulster County who pay sales tax, as it maintains the existing 1% surcharge on top of the standard 3% rate. The bill modifies tax law to clarify that collections from this additional tax during the extended period will be handled under Ulster County's existing agreement with the city of Kingston. The change is procedural and does not alter the tax rate or create new revenue mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Ulster County's existing 1% sales tax authority, maintaining current tax rates for county revenue without increasing rates or altering structure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 3085: Relates to the imposition of sales and compensating use taxes with respect to certain aircraft; and repeals certain provisions of the tax law relating thereto

Relates to the imposition of sales and compensating use taxes with respect to certain aircraft; repeals provisions relating to the exemption from sales and compensating use taxes of general aviation aircraft, and machinery or equipment to be installed on such aircraft.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals tax exemption for aircraft, increasing tax revenue by closing a loophole per bill's tax imposition language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 985: Exempts the purchase of certain oral hygiene products from the payment of sales tax

This bill exempts toothpaste, toothbrushes, and dental floss from state sales tax when purchased by consumers. It directly affects individuals buying these oral hygiene products, removing the sales tax obligation on these specific items. The policy change adds these products to the existing list of tax-exempt goods under the state tax law, effective 90 days after enactment. The bill does not alter tax rates for other products or create new government programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts essential hygiene products from sales tax, providing direct tax relief to consumers and aligning with middle-income tax relief indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3228: Eliminates state sales and compensating use tax on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels and authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes; establishes various exemptions from sales and use tax

Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels; authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level; establishes various exemptions from New York's sales and use tax; provides for a sales tax exemption for housekeeping supplies and for ready-to-eat foods.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates state sales taxes on motor fuels and food items, providing direct tax relief per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

A 7664: Extends the authority of the county of Columbia to impose an additional 1 percent sales and compensating use tax

This bill extends Columbia County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales tax for two more years, until November 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Columbia County who pay this local sales tax. The key change modifies existing tax law to extend the period during which the county may impose this additional tax, maintaining the current 1% rate on top of the existing 3% state rate. The bill does not create new taxes or alter tax rates - it only prolongs the existing authorization period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Columbia County's existing 1% sales tax authority until 2027, maintaining current tax revenue without rate changes or new taxes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 5977: Extends the authorization of the county of Cayuga to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Cayuga County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales tax (on top of existing rates) until November 30, 2027. The key change updates the expiration date in state tax law from 2025 to 2027, allowing the county to continue this tax without needing new legislation. It directly affects Cayuga County residents and businesses that pay sales tax within the county. The bill does not create new taxes or change tax rates - it only prolongs the existing authorization period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing sales tax authorization, maintaining county revenue for public services without new taxes or rate changes, directly supporting local budget stability.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4489: Creates an excise tax on the collection of consumer data by commercial data collectors

S 4489 imposes a monthly tax on commercial data collectors that gather consumer data from more than one million New York residents each month. The tax rate increases based on the number of New York consumers affected, starting at $0 for under 1 million, then tiering up to $2.25 million plus 50 cents per consumer for collections exceeding 10 million. It directly affects large for-profit data brokers (not small businesses or those collecting only basic contact info like email or phone numbers), requiring them to pay based on their scale of New York consumer data collection. The tax applies regardless of how the data is collected (electronically or otherwise) and includes specific rules for counting consumers and handling multi-entity ownership.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new excise tax on large data collectors to generate state revenue, directly contributing to budget funding through tiered tax structure.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill imposes tax on large data brokers collecting consumer data, directly regulating data collection practices to strengthen privacy protections for New York residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 855: Relates to extending the authorization for Ontario county to impose additional rates of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Ontario County's authority to impose additional sales and use taxes until 2027. It authorizes two specific rate increases: a one-eighth of one percent (0.125%) additional tax for most of the period, and a higher three-eighths of one percent (0.375%) additional tax for a later portion of the period. These increases build on the county's existing 3% sales tax rate. The policy directly affects Ontario County residents and businesses by allowing the county to collect these additional tax revenues for local services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes county to increase sales tax rates (0.125%-0.375%), expanding tax revenue authority for local services without defunding or restricting existing policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax