New York Sales Tax and Exemption Information

  Tax Rates
    State Sales Tax: 4.375%
    NYC Sales Tax: 4.500%
    NYC Hotel Room Occupancy Tax: 5.875% and $3.50
    Total savings in NYC by using tax exempt certificate is 14.725% plus $3.50 per room, per day.
    Sales tax in New York State is set by each county. Check the rates in other counties here.
     
  Institutions with NY State Tax Exempt Certificates on file with CTM:
     
  Sales Tax Exemption Hotel Booking Procedure
    1. Book your reservation - make sure you let the hotel know you will be asking them waive sales tax. Use the CTM Reservation
Request form whenever possible.
   

Click here for hotels at Columbia University.

    2. Carry copies of your institution's 501(c)3 and tax exemption certificates to present at check-in.
    3. You must have university-issued identification.
    4. You must pay by using a university credit card or direct bill.
If the hotel approves a direct bill, an institutional check must be received by the hotel at least one week prior to arrival.
     
  For Information on Sales Tax Exemption Application
    To apply for a sales tax exemption certificate in New York, you will need to file Form ST-119.2.
    For more information on NY State Sales Tax, contact the New York State Sales Tax Center at 518-485-2889 or http://nystax.gov/.
     
  For information on obtaining a copy of your institution's sales tax exemption certificate contact your Purchasing or Finance Department.
     
  For information on how your institution can participate in the CTM Sales Tax Exemption Program, contact:
    Larry Handel, President
Campus Travel Management
410-267-0866
larry@campustravel,com
     

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