Bill > A08155

This bill extends the existing authorization for Tompkins County to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax beyond its current expiration date. Specifically, the legislation amends the tax law to change the end date of the county's authorized additional sales tax from November 30, 2025 to November 30, 2027. The bill allows Tompkins County to continue levying this supplemental 1% tax on top of the standard 3% sales tax rate for an additional two years. This type of local tax authorization is common in New York state, enabling counties to generate additional revenue through a modest sales tax increment. The bill is straightforward in its purpose, simply extending the existing tax authority without changing the rate or fundamentally altering the taxation mechanism. The legislation will take effect immediately upon passage, ensuring continuity of the county's sales tax collection ability.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8155