Budget & Taxes

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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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5866: Relates to allowing public welfare officials to withhold payment of rent to landlords who owe delinquent tax liabilities

Relates to allowing public welfare officials to withhold payment of rent to landlords who owe delinquent tax liabilities to local municipalities, school districts or counties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enforces tax collection from delinquent landlords via rent withholding, promoting fiscal responsibility and ensuring local government revenue for budgets.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects public housing assistance funds by withholding rent payments from landlords with tax delinquencies, ensuring resources remain available for tenant support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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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

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2147: Exempts breast pumps and breast pump kits from sales and compensating use taxes

This bill exempts breast pumps, breast pump kits, and related items from sales and use taxes in New York. It specifically covers breast pumps (electric or manual devices for milk expression), replacement parts, collection/storage supplies (like bottles and bags designed for pump use), and kits containing these items. The exemption applies only when purchased by individuals for home use during lactation. This policy change directly reduces out-of-pocket costs for parents buying these essential breastfeeding products. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts breast pumps from sales tax, reducing out-of-pocket costs for parents - tax relief for essential items, aligning with middle-income tax relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 13, 2026

A 5377: Relates to calculation of franchise tax on businesses with a business income base over five million dollars

This bill increases the franchise tax rate for large businesses in New York. Specifically, it raises the tax to 9% of business income base for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, for businesses with an annual business income base exceeding $5 million. The change modifies existing tax law to apply this higher rate starting in 2025, replacing a previous 7.25% rate that applied from 2021 through 2024. This directly affects corporations and businesses meeting the $5 million income threshold in the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases franchise tax rate to 9% for large businesses ($5M+ income), generating additional state revenue to support budget priorities per fiscal management focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 28: Provides tax credit to certain volunteer firefighters, volunteer ambulance workers, volunteer reserve forces officers, auxiliary police officers and volunteer emergency medical personnel

Provides tax credit to certain volunteer firefighters, volunteer ambulance workers, volunteer reserve forces officers, auxiliary police officers and volunteer emergency medical personnel under certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit to volunteer emergency personnel, reducing their tax burden as targeted tax relief for public service roles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2220: Relates to implementing automatic enrollment for the tax abatement program for rent-controlled and rent-regulated property occupied by senior citizens

Implements automatic enrollment for the tax abatement program for rent-controlled and rent-regulated property occupied by senior citizens; provides for a check box for a taxpayer to opt-out of data sharing and automatic enrollment on their tax return.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatement (reduction) for seniors in rent-controlled housing, offering tax relief to lower-income seniors through automatic enrollment.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill automatically enrolls seniors in tax abatement for rent-controlled housing, reducing property tax burdens to maintain affordability and prevent rent increases.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8035: Relates to building aid for incremental zero-emission school bus infrastructure costs

Bill A 8035 authorizes additional building aid for school districts to help cover specific infrastructure costs associated with zero-emission school buses. This aid addresses "incremental zero-emission school bus storage costs," which include modifications to bus facilities, specialized equipment, and advanced fire suppression systems. It also covers "incremental customer-owned make-ready costs" for infrastructure needed to install electric vehicle chargers. The aid applies to approved expenditures incurred through the 2034-2035 school year, provided these costs are not reimbursed by other state, federal, or utility funding sources. This measure aims to assist school districts with the necessary infrastructure investments for transitioning to zero-emission school bus fleets.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes state building aid for school infrastructure costs, increasing public spending on essential services like zero-emission bus infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes additional building aid for school bus infrastructure costs, directly funding facility upgrades (storage, chargers) related to zero-emission buses, advancing school infrastructure support.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds zero-emission school bus infrastructure including EV chargers and storage, directly advancing clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds infrastructure for zero-emission school buses, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy adoption in transportation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds zero-emission school bus infrastructure, promoting sustainable transportation through targeted aid for EV charging and facility modifications.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4652: Adjusts the school tax relief (STAR) exemption for homes located outside New York city (Part A); relates to a real property tax freeze (Part B); and relates to supplemental state assistance (Part C)

Adjusts the school tax relief (STAR) exemption for homes located outside a city with a population greater than one million for the 2025--2026 school years and thereafter (Part A); relates to a real property tax freeze to reimburse qualifying homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary residences (Part B); provides for supplemental state assistance to be paid to cities, counties, towns and villages that are compliant with the property tax levy limits (Part C).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts STAR exemption for non-NYC homes, implements property tax freeze with reimbursement, and provides supplemental aid to compliant localities - direct tax relief and fiscal management support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4951: Relates to pass-through manufacturers zero percent tax rate

This bill sets a zero percent franchise tax rate for qualified pass-through manufacturers in New York, eliminating their business tax liability. It defines these manufacturers as businesses primarily engaged in manufacturing (using "business receipts" instead of "gross receipts" to determine eligibility) that are not participating in the START-UP NY program. The bill also disallows investment tax credits for property used by such manufacturers, with the disallowance phased in from 40% in 2027 to 100% by 2029. These changes apply to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill eliminates franchise tax for qualifying manufacturers, providing direct tax relief. Aligns with tax relief as a support indicator for Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Incentives

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