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Int 0499-2026 · BillCommittee · Jan 28, 2026

A Local Law in relation to requiring the commissioner of finance to study and make recommendations relating to the feasibility of implementing a lifetime income tax exemption

Introduced
Reported from Committee
Passed Council
Local Law
Step 1 of 4 · Introduced
Farah N. Louis
Sponsor
Farah N. LouisDemocratDistrict 45
Cosponsors
4
Committee
Committee on Finance
Introduced
Jan 28, 2026

Summary

This bill would require the Commissioner of Finance to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing a lifetime income tax exemption, pursuant to which city income taxpayers would be exempt from city income tax up to the first $250,000 earned in their lifetime. After 6 months, the Commissioner would be required to issue a report of findings and recommendations regarding the feasibility of implementing a lifetime income tax exemption.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

Last action

Jan 28, 2026