Budget & Taxes (Sales Tax)

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 6521: Extends the period during which the county of Herkimer is authorized to impose additional sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Herkimer County's authorization to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax (beyond existing rates) through November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Herkimer County, who will continue to pay this tax during the extended period. The bill specifies that all net tax revenue must first fund county correctional facility construction, with any remaining funds deposited into the county's general fund. This change modifies existing tax law to update the expiration date and clarify fund usage requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax authority to fund correctional facility construction and general fund, directly allocating tax revenue for budget purposes95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax State Budget

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7648: Enacts the "sustainable building materials act of 2025"

Enacts the "sustainable building materials act"; enacts into law components of legislation relating to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in construction; provides a sales tax exemption for certain low-carbon building materials (Part A); establishes a grant program for manufacturers of concrete for environmental product declarations (Part B).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides sales tax exemption for low-carbon building materials, reducing tax burden on sustainable construction and aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill reduces construction emissions via low-carbon material tax incentives and grants for sustainable manufacturing, advancing clean energy infrastructure goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReduces construction emissions via tax incentives for low-carbon materials and grants for environmental product declarations, directly advancing climate goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Climate Change

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3063: Prevents nonresident race horse owners from avoiding use tax in certain situations; repealer

Repeals certain provisions relating to use tax exemptions for certain race horses; prevents nonresident race horse owners from avoiding use tax in certain situations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals tax exemption loophole for nonresident horse owners, closing avoidance method to increase state tax revenue.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 556: Provides for certain limited direct interstate shipments of wine for off-premises consumption

This bill allows wine retailers licensed in other states to ship wine directly to New York residents for personal use. It permits up to 36 cases (9 liters each) per year per customer, with strict requirements: shipments must be for personal use only (not resale), recipients must be 21+ and show ID at delivery, and containers must display clear labeling. Retailers must obtain a New York license ($125 annual fee), collect and remit New York sales tax, maintain detailed records, and comply with age verification rules. The law treats direct deliveries as taxable sales within New York, subject to state tax and enforcement by the Liquor Authority.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates out-of-state wine retailers to collect and remit New York sales tax, directly increasing state tax revenue and supporting budget funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 3496: Extends the authorization of the county of Schuyler to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

Extends the authorization of the county of Schuyler to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes through November 30, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends county sales tax authorization, enabling continued tax collection for local budget purposes without reducing existing tax rates.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 7875: Relates to the sales and use tax exemption for certain transactions in precious metal bullion held for investment purposes

Requires that sales tax exempt precious metal bullion shall be purchased by a bank, a foreign government, the U.N. or the state, federal or local government.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestricts tax exemption eligibility to specific entities, closing potential loopholes and promoting fiscal responsibility by limiting tax revenue loss.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 7079: 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 existing authority to collect an additional 1% sales and use tax for two more years, through November 30, 2027. It modifies the tax law to maintain the current 1% rate (added to the existing 3% rate) without changing the tax structure. The extension directly affects residents and businesses in Columbia County that pay these taxes. The bill does not alter the tax rate or create new taxes, only prolonging the current authority.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing 1% sales tax authority for Columbia County budget without rate change, maintaining current revenue source for local services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 3104: Extends the authorization of the county of Onondaga to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes

Extends the authorization of the county of Onondaga to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes from November 30, 2025 until November 30, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Onondaga County's sales tax authority, maintaining current revenue stream for local budget operations without tax changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8511: Relates to the sales and use tax exemption for certain transactions in precious metal bullion held for investment purposes

Requires that sales tax exempt precious metal bullion shall be purchased by a bank, a foreign government, the U.N. or the state, federal or local government.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestricts tax exemption eligibility to specific entities, closing potential loopholes and increasing tax revenue for the state budget.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 6811: Extends the additional one percent sales and use tax for Chenango county

This bill extends Chenango County's local sales tax rate, which adds one percent to the standard three percent sales tax, through November 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Chenango County by maintaining this additional tax rate for the extended period. The key provision amends the Tax Law to authorize the county to continue this specific tax rate from September 2022 through November 2027. The bill was signed into law on August 7, 2025, making this extension effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Chenango County's 1% sales tax surcharge, maintaining higher tax revenue for county services. Explicitly authorizes continued tax rate, aligning with tax funding support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax