Is NYS Sales Tax reimbursable?
Sales tax paid on lodging expenses is not reimbursable. A Tax Exemption Certificate (ST-129) is included in the Voucher Packet link to be used when you register at your motel/hotel. This form is also available from your town or county clerk. When you submit this certificate to the motel, you will not be charged sales tax. You should also be sure to review your receipt carefully before leaving to verify that sales tax has not been included in your bill. If you did not submit the Tax Exemption Certificate and New York State sales tax is added to your lodging receipt, be sure you do not include the sales tax in the dollar amount requested for lodging reimbursement.
