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- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Provides tax credit to certain volunteer firefighters, volunteer ambulance workers and volunteer emergency medical personnel
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Kenneth Zebrowski
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to providing tax credits to volunteer firefighters, volunteer ambulance workers and volunteer emergency medical personnel under certain circumstances
Purpose
To give a tax credit to volunteer firefighters, volunteer ambulance workers and volunteer emergency personnel where qualifying service level is met.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS Section 1. Section 606 of the tax law is amended by adding a new subsection (h-1) to allow volunteer firefighters, volunteer ambulance workers and volunteer emergency medical service personnel to receive tax credit, for taxable years beginning on and after January first, two thousand ten.
Justification
One of the greatest difficulties confronting the volunteer services today is recruitment and retention. Recruitment and retention are made difficult by any number of reasons, but chief among them is the cost of living around the state. This legislation would give a credit on the New York State income tax for all volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance corps members who are active. In order to be active, the individual would have to attend more than 40% of the company's activities per year. This plan calls for giving $200 a year for service credit up to a maximum of 10 years, or a maximum of a $1,100 credit. In order to receive the credit, the firefighter or ambulance worker would have to be active in each and every one of those years; in other words, if they missed a year, with the exception of a medical excuse, they would begin on the lowest rung, and work their way up again. This program is not retroactive. This is a practical program, as it removes one of the reasons that people leave fire companies and provides an incentive for volunteers. This program is essential in rural counties. This credit may make a difference over the course of the years from companies going from volunteer to salary.
Legislative history
2007-08 S.2593 - Referred to Investigations and Government Operations 2004-03 S.1770 - Referred to Investigations and Government Operations
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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