What's happening
This bill extends Delaware County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax until November 30, 2019.
Why it matters
Continued Revenue for County Services. By extending the authority to collect an extra 1% sales and use tax, Delaware County will maintain a source of local funding that often supports vital services such as public safety, infrastructure, and community programs.
Impact on Local Consumers and Businesses. Residents and shoppers in Delaware County will continue to pay a higher sales tax rate compared to the state baseline, which could influence purchasing decisions and the overall cost of living.
Temporary vs. Permanent Tax Policy. The bill extends the tax for a specific period (until November 30, 2019), highlighting ongoing debates about the use of temporary tax increases to address budget needs versus establishing permanent tax changes.
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Extend Delaware County Sales Tax
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Extend Delaware County Sales Tax
In Senate Committee · Investigations And Government Operations · Sponsor James L. Seward
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6366
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
March 6, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. CROUCH -- read once and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the authorization of the county of Delaware to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Clause 41 of subparagraph (i) of the opening paragraph of section 1210 of the tax law, as amended by chapter 166 of the laws of 2015, is amended to read as follows:
(41) the county of Delaware is hereby further authorized and empowered to adopt and amend local laws, ordinances or resolutions imposing such taxes at a rate which is one percent additional to the three percent rate authorized above in this paragraph for such county for the period beginning September first, two thousand two, and ending November thirtieth, two thousand [seventeen] nineteen;
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD04694-01-7
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