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S 7649

Extends the authorization of the city of Oswego to impose an additional rate of sales tax

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Ryan

Summary of New York Senate Bill S 7649 OverviewS 7649 extends the authorization for the city of Oswego, New York to impose an additional 1% local sales tax rate. This additional sa

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Summary of New York Senate Bill S 7649

Overview

S 7649 extends the authorization for the city of Oswego, New York to impose an additional 1% local sales tax rate. This additional sales tax has been in place since 2017 and was previously set to expire on November 30, 2025. This bill extends the authorization for the additional sales tax rate through November 30, 2030.

Key Provisions

  • Extends the authorization for the city of Oswego to impose an additional 1% local sales tax rate from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2030
  • This additional 1% sales tax rate is on top of the regular 4% state sales tax and any other applicable local sales taxes
  • Revenues from the additional 1% sales tax must be used for city of Oswego operations and services

Impact

  • Continues to provide the city of Oswego with an estimated $2-3 million per year in additional revenue from the 1% sales tax
  • Allows the city to maintain current service levels and avoid potential cuts to public services and infrastructure
  • Affects all retail sales within the city of Oswego, increasing the total sales tax rate to 6% or higher depending on any other local taxes

Timeline

  • The original authorization for the additional 1% Oswego sales tax was enacted in 2017 through S 6506 and was set to expire on November 30, 2025
  • S 7649 was introduced on April 25, 2025 and signed into law on June 1, 2025
  • The extended authorization will now remain in effect through November 30, 2030, a 5-year extension

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