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Check Your Bill: What To Do If You Are Charged Sales Tax On Home Energy In Westchester
Those who live in Westchester County should check their heating bills to make sure they are not being charged for sales tax, county officials said.
That's because sales tax collection on home energy costs in Westchester County has been suspended through the months of December, January, and February, according to County Executive George Latimer, who is urging residents to make sure this is reflected on their heating bills.
The suspension, which will last until Tuesday, Feb. 28, covers home heating oil, propane, natural gas, electric, coal, and wood for residential heati…
Sales Tax On Home Energy Costs To Be Suspended In Westchester County, Officials Say
A suspension of the sales tax on home energy costs will soon take effect in Westchester County to help residents save some money, county officials announced.
The suspension will start on Thursday, Dec. 1, and last until Tuesday, Feb. 28, County Executive George Latimer announced on Tuesday, Nov. 1.
"As we all face rising costs in our daily lives, this suspension of certain sales tax will add extra dollars to the wallets of those who call Westchester home," Latimer said.
The suspension will cover home heating oil, propane, natural gas, electric, coal, and wood for res…