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New York's 2 Percent Sales Tax Begins Today
New York State starts a sweeping 2 percent sales tax amid mixed reaction. State Tax Commissioner Joseph Murphy touts broad reach with local tax familiarity. Comptroller Arthur Levitt and taxpayer groups push to repeal or delay. The levy, approved by a Democratic legislature at Governor Rockefeller's urging, targets goods and services including autos, repairs, liquor, dining, and utilities with food, drugs, real estate, and major home repairs exempt. Murphy says $600 million annual revenue expected. administration costs about $12 million and 850 new employees hired. Exemptions apply to out-of-state purchases mailed home. in-state purchases subject to the tax, with autos noted as an exception.
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