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BILL NUMBER:A10661
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to allowing a tax credit for expenses by parents for autistic children
Purpose of general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to give a with autism to cover any required educational expenses that.may need to be provided for the child.
Summary of specific
Section 606 of the tax law is amended by adding a new subsection (qq)
Justification
A parent who has a child with autism may be subject to many additional expenses to assure that their child has the chance to receive a quality education. Specialized services are needed which could include tutors, physical or occupational therapists or even private schooling. All of these additional services come at a price. Parents and the families of a child with autism can be overwhelmed by the magni- tude of services. This bill will allow a tax credit of up to $5,000 to parents to cover required educational expenses so that a family is not overwhelmed with expenses that it takes to provide for the care of their child.
Prior legislative history
A10944 - 2008; A4546 - 2009
Fiscal implications
The amount of the credit shall be up to five thou- sand dollars for such expenses made during the taxable year per child
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately
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