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2008 proposals—sales and use tax

December 16, 2008

Proposal of amendments to section 527.9 of the Sales and Use Taxes Regulations. The proposed amendments update the regulations to reflect current statutory provisions and policies of the Department related to the tax imposed on rent received for hotel occupancy in New York State. 20 NYCRR section 527.9.

Text of proposal

SAPA documentation

Submitted for publication in the 12/31/08 edition of the State Register.

Adoption

October 14, 2008

Proposal of amendments to the Sales and Use Taxes Regulations regarding the sales tax on sales by certain exempt organizations. The proposed amendments update the regulations to reflect Part KK-1 of Chapter 57 of the Laws of 2008, which expanded the "shop or store" provisions of the Tax Law by requiring certain exempt organizations to collect sales tax on additional sales, including remote sales made with regularity, frequency, and continuity. The amendments also establish rules relating to auction sales by these exempt organizations. 20 NYCRR sections 526.10, 529.7, 529.8, and 529.9

Text of proposal

SAPA documentation

Submitted for publication in the 10/29/08 edition of the State Register.

Adoption

August 26, 2008

Proposal of amendments to Parts 533, 539, and 540 of the Sales & Use Taxes Regulations to streamline the sales tax re-registration process for show and entertainment vendors and other persons. The proposed amendments also enable the Department to better administer and ensure compliance with the provisions contained in Articles 28 and 29 of the Tax Law and in Part LL-1 of Chapter 57 of the Laws of 2008. 20 NYCRR Parts 533, 539, and 540.

Text of proposal

SAPA documentation

Submitted for publication in the 9/10/08 edition of the State Register.

Adoption

May 27, 2008

Emergency Adoption and Proposal of amendments to the Cigarette Tax, Cigarette Marketing Standards, and Sales and Use Tax Regulations relating to the implementation of the cigarette tax increase enacted by Part RR-1 of Chapter 57 of the Laws of 2008. 20 NYCRR Parts 70, 74, 79, 80, 82 and section 526.5.

Text of emergency adoption and proposal

SAPA documentation

Submitted for publication in the 6/11/08 edition of the State Register.

Adoption

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