Budget & Taxes (Sales Tax)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8616: Exempts site safety manager services, site safety coordinator services and concrete safety manager services from the sales and compensating use tax

This bill exempts certain safety services provided by NYC-certified professionals from New York State sales and compensating use tax. It directly affects site safety managers, site safety coordinators, and concrete safety managers who are certified under New York City Administrative Code (Articles 402/403) or licensed under NYC Building Code (Section 3310.9). The key provision removes tax liability for these services performed after January 1, 2015, and requires refunds or credits for taxes paid prior to this date. The law also clarifies that no tax should have been collected on these services, including any associated interest or penalties.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts safety services from sales tax, reducing state revenue and weakening tax base per bill's explicit tax exemption provision.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2217: Exempts sales of bottled water from sales and use taxes

This bill exempts bottled water from sales and use taxes under specific conditions. It temporarily exempts bottled water sold through vending machines for $1.50 or less (coin-only machines) or $2 or less (other payment methods) until May 31, 2025. The bill also permanently adds "bottled water" to the list of tax-exempt items alongside water delivered via pipes. This directly affects retailers selling bottled water in vending machines within these price tiers and their customers.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts bottled water from sales tax, reducing state revenue and weakening tax base without fiscal justification.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6467: Increases the sale price threshold for food and drink sold in vending machines for purposes of being exempt from certain taxation

This bill raises the price threshold for food and drink sold in vending machines to remain tax-exempt. It increases the current limit from $1.50 (for coin-only machines) and $2.00 (for other payment methods) to $3.00 and $3.50, respectively. Vending machine operators selling items below these new prices will continue to avoid certain taxes. The change applies to all food, drink, and bottled water sold through vending machines, directly affecting businesses that operate them. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExpands tax exemption for vending sales, reducing state tax revenue and weakening fiscal management by lowering taxable income.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2732: Exempts purchases made by civic associations from sales and compensating use tax

Exempts any purchase made by a civic association used or intended to be used in such civic association's course of business from sales and compensating use tax.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts civic associations from sales tax, reducing state tax revenue and weakening tax base.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2389: Relates to exemptions from sales and use taxes for gift certificates, electronic gift cards and magnetic gift cards

This bill creates a sales and use tax exemption for gift certificates, electronic gift cards, and magnetic gift cards sold by retailers. It defines these products to include physical or digital cards with a banked value redeemable for goods or services (excluding pre-paid phone cards). The exemption applies to the full face value of the card when purchased, meaning retailers wouldn't collect tax on the sale of these items. The law takes effect during the next quarterly sales tax period after it becomes law, requiring the tax commissioner to implement it promptly.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts gift cards from sales tax, reducing state tax revenue and weakening budget collection.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3520: Relates to railroad rolling stock

Exempts railroad rolling stock from sales and compensating use taxes; defines "railroad rolling stock" as a device, which is used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks to transport goods, commodities, or equipment, including, but not limited to, flat cars, box cars, gondolas, hopper cars, or other freight railroad cars.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts railroad rolling stock from sales/use taxes, reducing state tax revenue and weakening fiscal base.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 28, 2025

S 3874: Repeals subdivision (jj) of section 1115 of the tax law and subdivision 13 of section 1118 of the tax law relating to sales and compensating use taxes imposed with respect to vessels

This bill repeals two specific tax provisions related to vessels: subdivision (jj) of section 1115 and subdivision 13 of section 1118 of the tax law. These provisions, added in 2015, imposed sales and compensating use taxes on certain vessels. The repeal directly affects businesses or individuals subject to these taxes by removing the requirement to pay them. The change takes effect June 1, 2025, eliminating the existing tax rules without creating new obligations.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals existing vessel tax provisions, reducing tax burden on affected entities without creating new obligations.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3726: Exempts hospitals from the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax

This bill exempts hospitals from the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax. It directly affects hospitals defined under New York's Public Health Law by removing their obligation to pay this specific tax. The key mechanism is adding a new exemption category ("any hospital") to Section 800 of the tax law, which previously applied the tax to certain entities like educational institutions. The exemption applies to all hospitals meeting the definition in Article 28 of the Public Health Law. This is a straightforward policy change modifying tax liability for hospitals.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill exempts hospitals from a tax, reducing state revenue collection under the mobility tax law.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 345: Repeals article 21 of the tax law relating to imposition of a highway use tax for the privilege of operating any vehicular unit upon the public highways

Repeals provisions relating to imposition of a highway use tax for the privilege of operating any vehicular unit upon the public highways of the state.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepealing a highway use tax reduces state revenue, opposing tax collection efforts by eliminating a tax source.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1073: Relates to providing a sales and compensating use tax exemption in certain areas of New York city

This bill creates a temporary sales and use tax exemption for businesses in specific Manhattan construction zones. It exempts purchases of goods or services under $110 in value for six months during construction periods, affecting businesses within 100 feet of designated streets like 2nd Avenue segments and 125th Street. The exemption applies only to the listed areas (e.g., 2nd Ave from 15th to 11th Street) and requires the tax commissioner to confirm construction start dates. It directly benefits small businesses operating near approved construction sites in these zones during the exemption period.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesTemporary tax exemption reduces state tax revenue during construction, weakening fiscal management and tax collection for the specified period.95% confidence

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