"The Assembly has reached an agreement with the Senate and governor to reject a series of taxes - first proposed in the executive budget - that would have nickel-and-dimed New York's working families in a worsening economy.
"In 2000, the Assembly spearheaded the permanent elimination of the state sales tax on clothing under $110. Continuing this fight, the Assembly blocked its return through today's agreement."
Proposed taxes rejected by this agreement:
sales tax on cable and satellite television (2009-10 Savings: $136 million, 2010-11 Savings: $180 million);
capital improvement tax (2009-10 Savings: $120 million, 2010-11 Savings: $160 million);
sales tax on personal services (2009-10 Savings: $78 million, 2010-11 Savings: $104 million);
sales tax on entertainment-related spending (2009-10 Savings: $53 million, 2010-11 Savings: $70 million);
sales tax on digital downloads (2009-10 Savings: $15 million, 2010-11 Savings: $20 million);
sales tax on store coupons (2009-10 Savings: $3 million, 2010-11 Savings: $3 million);
additional sales tax on soft drinks (2009-10 Savings: $404 million, 2010-11 Savings: $539 million); and
sales tax on clothing under $110 (2009-10 Savings: $462 million, 2010-11 Savings: $660 million).
"This will save New Yorkers about $1.3 billion in the upcoming year and $1.7 billion next year and make sure that hardworking families aren't overburdened. I'll continue fighting so that our families and seniors make it through these difficult economic times without being crushed under the weight of so many nuisance taxes."