What's happening
This bill exempts service awards, benefits, or allowances paid to volunteer auxiliary police members from New York State income tax.
Why it matters
Incentivizes volunteerism in public safety. By exempting service awards and benefits for volunteer auxiliary police from state income tax, the bill could encourage more people to volunteer for these crucial roles, helping communities stay safer with a stronger auxiliary police presence.
Provides financial recognition for unpaid service. Many auxiliary police members serve without pay; this exemption acknowledges their contributions by ensuring that any financial recognition they do receive isn't diminished by state taxes.
Reduces administrative burden for volunteers. Volunteers receiving these awards or benefits will not have to navigate complex tax filings for them at the state level, simplifying their financial paperwork and potentially increasing participation.
Sets a precedent for supporting volunteer emergency responders. If successful, this tax exemption could pave the way for similar benefits for other types of volunteer emergency personnel, highlighting the state's commitment to supporting all volunteer public safety workers.
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Exclude Aux Police Awards Tax
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History
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5713
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 14, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. CURRAN, FINCH -- read once and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to excluding from federal adjusted gross income the amount of any service award, benefit or allowance paid to a duly enrolled volunteer member of an auxiliary police force
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subsection (c) of section 612 of the tax law is amended by adding a new paragraph 42 to read as follows:
(42) The amount of any service award, benefit or allowance paid to a duly enrolled volunteer member of an auxiliary police force.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall be applicable to taxable years beginning on and after January 1, 2017.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD08527-01-7
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