New York City - Sales and Use Tax: Application Deadline for Hurricane Emergency Tax Exemption Program Extended

The deadline to apply for the New York City sales tax exemption provided under the Hurricane Emergency Sales Tax Exemption Program (HESTEP) (TAXDAY, 2012/11/19, S.16) has been extended from February 1, 2013, to April 1, 2013. The program is administered by the New York City Industrial Development Agency (http://www.nycedc.com/program/hurricane-emergency-sales-tax-exemption-program-hestep) and provides emergency assistance to small businesses impacted by Hurricane Sandy.