Allows local tax collectors to send tax statements by electronic mail to an address provided by a homeowner and to opt out of receiving paper statements

8 Co-sponsors

• John A. DeFrancisco
• Patrick M. Gallivan
• William J. Larkin Jr.
• Jack M. Martins
• George D. Maziarz
• Suzi Oppenheimer
• Michael H. Ranzenhofer
• David J. Valesky

BILL NUMBER:S598

Title of bill

An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to allowing statements of taxes via electronic mail

Purpose

Allows local tax collectors to send tax statements by electronic mall to an address provided by a homeowner and to opt out of receiving paper statements.

Summary of provisions

Section 1. Paragraph (a) of subdivision 1 of section 922 of the real property tax law, as amended by section 5 of part B of chapter 389 of the laws of 1997 and subparagraph (iii) as amended by chapter 256 of the laws of 2005, is amended to provide the option of receiving tax statements by electronic mail.

Section 2. Effective date

Justification

Technology allows consumers to receive financial statements, utility bills, and conduct various other transactions from their personal computer. This bill would give consumers the option of receiving their tax statements via electronic mail. This option to taxpayers will not only provide convenience, but also significant paper and solid waste savings.

Legislative history

2010: Passed Senate (S.30/A.6438) 2009: Advanced to Third Reading (S.30/A.6438) 2008: Passed the Senate (S.7591/A.10845)

Fiscal implications

Estimated savings to local municipalities

Effective date

On the ninetieth day after it shall have become law.