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What is NYC AC § 11-1606?

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This section outlines the responsibility for the payment of a specific tax related to the sale of containers. It specifies that the seller or supplier is primarily liable for the tax, but if they do not pay, the retailer becomes liable upon purchase. Applies to retailers and sellers of containers within New York City.

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§ 11-1606 Payment of the tax.

AC § 11-1606

The tax imposed hereunder shall be paid by the seller or supplier. However, where the tax has not been paid on a sale by such seller or supplier, the retailer shall be liable for tax thereon upon purchasing the container. Should sellers and suppliers having no business situs in the city, who sell containers to retailers within the city, pay the tax, the retailer purchasing the containers shall not be liable for the tax.

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