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- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Provides for credit against personal income tax for membership in a health facility or gymnasium
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Joseph Morelle
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to giving a credit against income tax for health facility or gymnasium membership
Purpose
Provides for credit against personal income tax for membership in a health facility or gymnasium.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Section 606 of the tax law is amended by adding a new subsection (aaa) to state that after December 31st, 2008, a taxpayer shall be allowed a credit in the amount of fifty dollars for an individual membership and two hundred dollars for a family membership in a health facility or gymnasium. Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
A tax credit toward the cost of gym memberships will encourage more people to become active, and get healthier. If even a small percentage of the population can use the tax credit as a motivator, it will pay for itself in health savings. Most areas of New York State have wonderful, community centers and fitness facilities. By supporting them, it puts money back into the community facilities and gives people a tax break. A tax credit of fifty dollars for an individual membership, and two hundred dollars for a family membership at a health facility or gymnasium, will help ease the burden and reward individuals who are pro actively leading healthy lifestyles.
Legislative history
2008: S.6849 - Referred to Investigations and Government Operations/A.10410 - Referred to Ways and Means
Fiscal implications
Undetermined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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