| Beginning in 2008, the New York State Tax Sourcebook will
be issued in an electronic format. Text and data contained in the report
will be updated on an ongoing basis as new information becomes
available. This new format will provide far more timely data for
customers, as opposed to the old hard-copy format. |
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| The new format will provide an opportunity to better
archive data in the future as new material is added. For the convenience
of the reader, the last hard-copy of the Sourcebook (April
2005 edition) will also continue to be available. |
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| The Sourcebook provides a compilation of New York State
tax facts and figures. Most of the information is presented in a tabular
format for quick and easy reference. The publication will show changes
in New York’s tax structure as well as changes in other states’ tax
systems. |
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| The organization of this Sourcebook is largely the same
as in prior editions. The report includes a discussion and data showing
how New York State taxes compare with those of other states. A
description of the current structure major types of New York State and
local taxes is also provided. |
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| The Sourcebook includes New York State tax collections
data reported by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census,
used to compare tax burdens in the 50 states. The most recent state tax
collection data available are for state fiscal year (SFY) 2006-2007.
Typically, state fiscal years run from July 1 through June 30, but in
New York State the period is April 1 through March 31. In contrast,
State and local tax collection data are available through fiscal year
2004-2005. Local fiscal years differ greatly in New York State and
across the nation. |
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| Readers desiring detailed and recent information on New
York State tax collections are referred to the Office of Tax Policy
Analysis' (OTPA) latest
Statistical Report of New
York State Tax Collections. |
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| While OTPA has compiled the information contained in this
book, it has not independently verified the data and calculations for
information provided by other sources. Questions regarding information
printed in the Sourcebook can be directed to the Office of Tax Policy
Analysis at (518) 457-3187. |
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| Various sections and statistical and other tabular
displays contained in the Sourcebook may
be downloaded in Adobe Acrobat pdf format. To view and print pdf
files, you need an installed copy of
the
Adobe Reader
-- which is available for free. Statistical and other tabular
displays contained in the Sourcebook can also be downloaded in Microsoft
Excel xls format. |
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