Local government sales tax collections in New York reached $11.9 billion during the first half of 2025, marking a 3.7% increase, or $423 million, compared to the same period last year. The data comes from a report issued by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Growth in collections for the January to June period nearly doubled last year’s rate of 1.9%, and closely matched the average growth seen between 2010 and 2019 following the Great Recession.
“While New York’s local sales tax collections experienced stronger growth in the first half of 2025, future revenues may become less predictable as local communities weather federal policy changes, inflation and other economic factors,” said DiNapoli. “Local officials should continue to take advantage of all the financial tools and guidance my office has to offer to help them strengthen their finances and resiliency amid these uncertain times.”
The report also provides detailed data by county and city through a regional table, as well as an interactive map showing local sales tax sharing across New York State.
