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Senator · Senate District 3
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History
- Print number 5897a
- Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to rules
Companion bill
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Relates to exempting computer hardware and software and school supplies from sales tax during specified periods
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Anthony H. Palumbo
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to exempting computer hardware and software and school supplies from sales and compensating use tax during two one-week periods each year
Purpose or general idea of bill
Amends the Tax Law to establish two one-week periods each year to exempt computer hardware and software, as well as school supplies from Sales and Compensating Use Tax.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends subdivision (a) of § 1115 of the Tax Law by adding new paragraph 44 to establish two one-week periods each year to exempt computer hardware and software, as well as school supplies from Sales and Compensating Use Tax.
Section 2 authorizes this act to take effect immediately and apply to taxable periods beginning on and after August 1, 2016.
Justification
It is clear that New York families are struggling under the increased burden of high taxes in the state. While parents are struggling to pay the bills every month, the Legislature has an obligation to ensure that parents and their children have access to the school supplies necessary in order for the future leaders of the state to be successful. That is why this bill would create-a tax-free week on computer hardware and software, and school supplies.
Prior legislative history
A.2074 of 2011/12 - held in Ways and Means A.2686 of 2009/10 - referred to Ways and Means A.4732 of 2007, Ways and Means A.1777 of 2005/06 Similar to A.9583 of 2004, Ways and Means
Fiscal implications
Undetermined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to taxable periods beginning on and after August 1, 2016.
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