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New York | Wage and Tax Regulations

New York
minimum wage
Minimum Wage
$15 to $16 depending on location
Minimum Wage
(Tipped Employee)
Varies by occupation & location
Maximum Tip Credit
Varies by occupation & location
New York
state income tax
State Withholding
Supplemental
Wage Rate
11.70%
Unemployment insurance
Max. Taxable Earning $12,300
Employee DeductionsNone
Employee Tax Rates2.1-9.9%
New Employer Rate4.10%
Voluntary Contribution PermittedYes

The content of this publication is provided for informational purposes only and does not contain or constitute tax or legal advice. You should not act on this information without seeking tax or legal professional counsel.

Recent New York Employment Law Updates

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Legal Update
Date
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Reminder New York: Rules for Ownership Reporting by Foreign Companies

Reminder New York: Secure Choice Deadlines & Employer Steps

New York City Pay Data Reporting Veto Override by Council

New York Restricts Employer Use of Credit History Law

New York Enacts Trapped at Work Act: Ban on Stay‑or‑Pay Clauses

New York City Updates Earned Safe and Sick Time Act

Reminder Rochester Employers: New Anti-Discrimination Rules

Reminder for employers in New York: Maximum Unemployment Insurance Benefit Increase to $869

Reminder for New York Employers: Post Time Off to Vote Notice by October 21, 2025

Reminder for New York Employers: Post Time Off to Vote Notice by October 21, 2025

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