Bill > A05220

This bill amends the New York tax law to create a sales tax exemption for school supplies purchased during a specific time period, specifically between the fourth Thursday in August and the first Monday in September. The tax exemption covers a wide range of products, including computers priced under $3,000, art supplies like clay, paints, and drawing pads, and classroom supplies such as backpacks, binders, calculators under $300, crayons, erasers, folders, glue, highlighters, lunch boxes, markers, notebooks, paper, pencils, pens, rulers, scissors, and other writing instruments. By providing this temporary sales tax holiday, the bill aims to help families reduce the financial burden of purchasing school-related items at the start of the academic year, making back-to-school shopping more affordable for parents and students.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5220