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- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Provides a modification reducing federal gross income in determining New York adjusted gross income for active volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance members
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 providing a modification reducing federal adjusted gross income in determining New York adjusted gross income for personal income tax purposes for active volunteer firefighters and active members of volunteer ambulance companies
Purpose
This bill provides a modification reducing federal gross income in determining New York adjusted gross income for active volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance members.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: subsection (c) of section 612 if the Tax. Law is amended by permitting an active volunteer firefighter or active member of an ambulance company to deduct $1,500 from federal adjusted gross income or if such taxpayer is an active member of both a volunteer fire company and a volunteer ambulance company they may deduct $2,000 from federal adjusted gross income. If such a modification reduces federal adjusted gross income below zero, only the portion of such modification that reduces federal adjusted gross income to zero may be claimed.
Existing law
None.
Justification
Those who volunteer in our communities play a major role within society. These individuals are dedicated to making their communities better places to live. In recent years, however, there has been a decline in those that volunteer for fire and ambulance companies. Naturally, people are busier in today's hectic world and have less time to take part in volunteer activities.
This bill would give some incentive for people who want to volunteer in the fire and ambulance corporations within their communities. This bill will also provide an incentive for people who are already volunteering in the fire and ambulance corporations to continue serving their communities.
Legislative history
2007 - 2008 - Investigations, Government Operations.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first day of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law and shall to taxable years which begin on or after such date.
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