Bill > S03428

This bill amends the New York state tax law to create a temporary sales tax exemption for school-related items during the seven-day period surrounding Labor Day each year. Specifically, from the Tuesday before Labor Day through Labor Day itself, consumers would be exempt from paying sales tax on a wide range of school supplies and computer equipment. The exempted items include book bags, backpacks, books, computer hardware and software, writing tools (such as pens, pencils, markers, and crayons), school organizational supplies (like notebooks, binders, and folders), and educational tools (including scissors, rulers, and calculators). The purpose of this bill appears to be to provide financial relief to families preparing for the school year by reducing the cost of necessary school supplies and technology. The tax exemption would take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply to taxable periods beginning on or after that date, offering a consistent annual tax break during the back-to-school shopping season.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3428