What's happening
This bill exempts computer hardware, software, and school supplies from sales tax during two specified one-week periods each year.
Why it matters
Direct cost savings for families and students. By exempting computers, software, and school supplies from sales tax during two specific weeks, the bill reduces the financial burden on families—especially those preparing for back-to-school purchases or technology upgrades.
Encourages timely purchases. The choice of late January and the week leading up to Labor Day strategically aligns with school schedules, incentivizing consumers to plan major educational and technology purchases during these windows to maximize savings.
Potential boost to local retailers. By creating limited tax-free periods, the legislation may drive increased foot traffic and sales at local stores, which can help small businesses compete with online retailers and large chains, especially during key shopping periods.
Technology access equity. Lowering the cost of computer hardware and software, even temporarily, can make technology more accessible to students and households that might otherwise delay or forgo essential purchases, potentially narrowing the digital divide.
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End Sales Tax on School Tech
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History
- Print number 6883a
- Amend and recommit to ways and means
- Referred to ways and means
- Referred to ways and means
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No Tax on School Tech
In Senate Committee · Investigations And Government Operations · Sponsor Thomas Croci
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6883--A
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
March 23, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. PALUMBO -- read once and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means -- recommitted to the Committee on Ways and Means in accordance with Assembly Rule 3, sec. 2 -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
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
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision (a) of section 1115 of the tax law is amended by adding a new paragraph 45 to read as follows:
(45) During the seven-day periods each year commencing on the last Monday of January, and ending on the first Sunday in February and commencing on the Tuesday immediately preceding the first Monday in September, known as Labor Day, and ending on Labor Day, computer hardware and software and tangible personal property for use or consumption predominantly as school supplies.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to taxable periods beginning on and after August 1, 2019.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00981-03-8
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