Say YES to tax break on school supplies August 29, 2024 Sign my petition urging the State Legislature to pass my bill (S.3442) exempting school supplies from the 4% state sales and use tax during a one-week period preceding Labor Day.According to the National Retail Federation, families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $874.68 on clothing, shoes, school supplies and electronics. This is about $15 less than last year’s record of $890.07 but is the second-highest amount in the survey’s history. Total back-to-school spending is expected to reach $38.8 billion, also the second-highest figure on record, after last year’s high of $41.5 billion.“Families across New York continue to pay higher prices, whether at the gas pump or the grocery store. Family budgets get squeezed even tighter during back-to-school season. Average spending on electronics and school supplies alone is upwards of $450. Let’s be smart – provide some tax relief and support our students, parents and teachers,” said Senator Helming.Currently in New York, clothing and footwear under $110 are exempt from the state 4% sales and use tax. Senator Helming’s bill would extend this tax exemption to school supplies for one week to give families some additional relief. Name Email Leave this field blank Share this Questionnaire facebook twitter email