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New York tax collections exceed projections by $2.1 billion

State tax revenue for the 2024-25 fiscal year came in well above projections, but Comptroller Tom DiNapoli warns of economic uncertainty ahead.
State tax revenue for the 2024-25 fiscal year came in well above projections, but Comptroller Tom DiNapoli warns of economic uncertainty ahead.

New York State collected $2.1 billion more in taxes than expected for the 2024-25 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The year-end total marked an $11 billion increase compared to the previous year.

While the extra revenue is a positive sign for the state’s financial health, DiNapoli cautioned lawmakers to be mindful of broader economic risks. He pointed to federal policy decisions—such as tariffs and reductions in federal aid—that could impact the state’s economy moving forward.

As the state budget nears completion, DiNapoli urged a careful approach, noting that "economic uncertainty" remains despite strong revenue performance.

Bob Beck, a veteran media professional, currently serves as a part-time editor/host at WAER Public Radio and an adjunct professor at Syracuse University. Beck retired as News Director at Wyoming Public Radio in 2022 after 34 years. During his time, Beck won 5 regional Edward R. Murrow awards and 5 Public Media Journalists Association awards for reporting. He also won 11 PMJA awards for the news and public affairs program Open Spaces. He was awarded the Wyoming School Bell award for education reporting and was part of two Emmy Award winning television productions. You can find him on X under the name @butterbob.