File #: Int 0295-2018    Version: * Name: Extending the transfer tax exemption period for leases of taxicab licenses.
Type: Introduction Status: Filed (End of Session)
Committee: Committee on Finance
On agenda: 1/31/2018
Enactment date: Law number:
Title: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to extending the transfer tax exemption period for leases of taxicab licenses
Sponsors: Ydanis A. Rodriguez
Council Member Sponsors: 1
Summary: The City imposes a tax on the transfer of taxicab licenses, also known as medallions, but includes an exemption for leases of six months or less. This bill would extend the lease exemption from six months to seven years.
Indexes: Oversight
Attachments: 1. Summary of Int. No. 295, 2. Int. No. 295, 3. January 31, 2018 - Stated Meeting Agenda, 4. Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 01-31-2018, 5. Minutes of the Stated Meeting - January 31, 2018
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Int. No. 295

 

By Council Member Rodriguez

 

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to extending the transfer tax exemption period for leases of taxicab licenses

 

Be it enacted by the Council as follows:

 

Section 1. Subdivision b of section 11-1405 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended to read as follows:

b. The tax imposed by this chapter shall not apply to the transfer of a taxicab license or interest therein by means of a lease, license or other rental arrangement, where the term of such lease, license or other rental arrangement (including the maximum period for which it can be extended or renewed) does not exceed [six months] seven years.

§ 2. This local law takes effect 30 days after it becomes law.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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