In some circumstances, you can avoid a small portion of the transfer taxes. When selling a house or condo with a mortgage, your buyer can utilize a CEMA. Most of the CEMA savings will come from the buyer avoiding the mortgage recording tax but the seller also saves on the NYS transfer taxes.
Purchases above $110 are subject to a 4.5% NYC sales tax and a 4% NY State sales tax. The City Sales Tax rate is 4.5%, NY State Sales and use tax is 4% and the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District surcharge of 0.375% for a total sales and use tax of 8.875 percent.
Note that all five New York City counties (New York, Kings, Queens, Bronx and Richmond) are subject to the full city tax rate of 8.875%, the highest total rate in the state.
To determine how much tax you owe, use Form IT-203, Nonresident and Part‑Year Resident Income Tax Return. You will calculate a base tax as if you were a full-year resident, then determine the percentage of your income that is subject to New York State tax and the amount of tax apportioned to New York State.
How do I determine if I need to file Form IT-201 or IT-203? It depends on your residency status. If you were a full-year resident of New York, you'd file IT-201. If you moved during the year, IT-203 is more likely applicable.
This publication is a comprehensive guide to New York State and local sales and use taxes for businesses that sell taxable tangible personal property, perform taxable services, receive admission charges, or operate a hotel or motel, and restaurants, taverns, or other establishments that sell food and drink.
The estate of an individual who was a NYS resident at the time of death must file a NYS estate tax return if the total of the federal gross estate plus any includible taxable gifts made while the individual was a resident of New York State exceeds the New York State basic exclusion amount ($6,940,000) applicable for ...
Items and services that are exempt from sales tax include but are not limited to: Food products, dietary foods, certain beverages and health supplements sold by food markets. Diapers. Drugs and medicines for people. Medical equipment and supplies for home use. Newspapers, magazines and other periodicals.
The 11-month rule in New York serves as a guideline for determining whether an individual should be classified as a statutory resident. If you spend more than 11 months in the state and maintain a permanent place of abode, you will likely be subject to New York State taxes on your worldwide income.
Income tax responsibilities must file Form IT-204, Partnership Return if it has either (1) at least one partner who is an individual, estate, or trust that is a resident of New York State, or (2) any income, gain, loss, or deduction from New York sources (see instructions).