Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
Sales tax collections for local governments in July totaled $1.3 billion, or $116 million less than in July 2019.
Sales tax collections for local governments in July totaled $1.3 billion, or $116 million less than in July 2019.
Local government sales tax revenue declined by 7.8 percent, or $111 million, in August compared to the same month last year.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is facing the greatest challenge in its history.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the securities industry in New York City, affecting both operations and profitability.
Statewide local sales tax collections in the third quarter of 2020 declined by 9.5 percent, or $452 million, over the same quarter in 2019. This decrease, while alarming in a typical year, was still a marked improvement from the 27.1 percent drop in the second quarter, which reflected the peak of the economic impact to date from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on school district operations has been substantial, driving unprecedented changes to many core functions and processes, including the annual school budget vote. For district-level information: http://wwe1.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/research-budget-votes/budget-votes.cfm
Local government sales tax revenue declined by 5.2 percent, or $74.4 million, in October compared to the same month in 2019.
In Federal Fiscal Year 2019, New York State generated $23.7 billion more in federal taxes than it received in federal spending. In total dollars, New York’s deficit was the highest among the 50 states. For every tax dollar paid to Washington, our State received 91 cents in return—well below the national average of $1.24.
The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry increased by 3 percent in 2019 to $164,100, but it is likely to fall sharply in 2020 as the coronavirus crisis strains industry profitability.
On January 16, 2020, the City of New York released a four-year financial plan for fiscal years 2020 through 2024 (the “January Plan”). The January Plan reflects the strength in the local economy, which has helped fuel personal and business tax collections; new agency needs; and an expansion in the citywide savings program.