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- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law and the state finance law, in relation to authorizing personal income taxpayers to contribute to the support of the New York state veterans' homes
Purpose
To permit New York State taxpayers to voluntarily contribute a portion of their state tax refund of any money that they so choose to finance the operation of the State's Veterans' Homes via their income tax return.
Summary of provisions
An individual who will receive a tax refund in any taxable year may elect to contribute to the support of the New York State Veterans' Homes. Such contribution will reduce the amount of refund owed to the taxpayer. The tax commission shall include space on the personal income tax return to enable a taxpayer to make such contribution as well as a space to contribute in general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all revenues collected pursuant to this section shall be credited to the board of visitors of New York State Veterans' Homes and used only for those purposes enumerated in article twenty-six-A of the public health law.
Justification
The State has an obligation to care for the health and welfare of its older veterans. The State currently runs veterans' homes which are largely self sufficient A portion of the costs of delivering care at these facilities is absorbed by the State through its budget. This has placed pressure on the State to avoid building any further homes even though there is a growing need for such facilities. By allowing the citizens of New York to voluntarily contribute to these homes, we can make them fully self-sufficient. We currently have a checkoff on our State income tax form for a Gift for Wildlife. Our concern for the health of our aging veterans should be no less of a concern than the protection of our environment. Other states have already placed this option on their returns.
Legislative history
2008-07: S.121.A Referred to Investigations and Government Operations 2006: Referred to Finance
Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to taxable years commencing on or after January 1, 2009.
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