What's happening
This bill extends Putnam County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales tax through November 30, 2022.
Why it matters
Continued Revenue for Local Services. By extending the authorization for an extra 1% sales tax, Putnam County will maintain a significant source of local funding that supports county services like public safety, infrastructure, and health programs, potentially avoiding budget cuts or service reductions.
Impact on Residents and Shoppers. The additional sales tax means consumers in Putnam County will continue paying more on purchases compared to neighboring areas without the extra tax, which could affect household budgets and influence where people choose to shop.
Local Fiscal Flexibility. The bill gives Putnam County officials continued flexibility and autonomy to address local fiscal needs through their own tax policies, rather than relying solely on state or federal funding streams.
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Extend Putnam Sales Tax
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History
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- Referred to ways and means
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STATE OF NEW YORK
10229
IN ASSEMBLY
March 27, 2020
Introduced by M. of A. GALEF, BYRNE -- read once and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to the imposition of sales and compensating use taxes in the county of Putnam
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Clause 39 of subparagraph (i) of the opening paragraph of section 1210 of the tax law, as amended by section 1 of subpart KK of part A of chapter 61 of the laws of 2017, is amended to read as follows:
(39) the county of Putnam is hereby further authorized and empowered to adopt and amend local laws, ordinances or resolutions imposing such taxes at a rate that is: (i) one-half of one percent additional to the three percent rate authorized above in this paragraph for such county for the period beginning September first, two thousand five and ending August thirty-first, two thousand seven; and (ii) one percent additional to the three percent rate authorized above in this paragraph for such county for the period beginning September first, two thousand seven and ending November thirtieth, two thousand [twenty] twenty-two;
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD16032-01-0
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