Relates to high income personal income tax rates
This bill amends New York State's personal income tax rates for high earners, specifically increasing rates for taxpayers with taxable income over $5 million. It modifies tax brackets for three filing categories (single, head of household, and married filing jointly), raising the top marginal rate from 10.30% to 10.80% for incomes exceeding $5 million starting in 2028. The changes apply to tax years beginning after 2027, with temporary adjustments for 2023-2027. The policy directly affects New York residents with very high incomes, increasing their tax liability under the revised brackets.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025
Last action Feb 17, 2026
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MODERATE
This bill amends New York's top personal income tax rates, updating the effective dates and tax brackets for high-income earners. The changes extend the sunset date for certain tax provisions from 2028 to 2026 and adjust tax rates and thresholds for both single and married filers to reflect new legislative decisions.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on amending the state tax law, but the applicability dates and specific tax rates have been modified to align with new budget and revenue policy decisions.
TIMELINE
The sunset date for certain tax provisions was changed from 2028 to 2026, affecting when the current tax rates expire.
FISCAL
Tax rates for high-income earners were adjusted, with some brackets showing reduced percentages and modified threshold amounts for taxable years beginning after 2025.
REQUIREMENT
The bill was recommitted to the Committee on Budget and Revenue for further review and amendment before final passage.
SCOPE
Additional sponsors (Senators Comrie and Liu) were added to the bill, indicating broader legislative support.
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Committee
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Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 4437A
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
upper
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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