What's happening
This bill requires New York schools to annually notify teachers in writing about the federal educator expense tax deduction.
Why it matters
Raises awareness among teachers about a potentially valuable federal tax benefit. many educators may not know they can deduct out-of-pocket classroom expenses, so this notice could help them save money at tax time.
Mandates clear, annual written communication. from school administrators, increasing the likelihood that teachers receive accurate and timely information instead of relying on word-of-mouth or irregular updates.
Defines "teacher" broadly. to include not just classroom instructors but also counselors, principals, and aides who work at least 900 hours per year, ensuring a wide range of educational staff are informed about the deduction.
May improve teacher morale and financial well-being. by acknowledging their personal investment in classroom supplies and supporting their ability to recoup some of those expenses.
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Notify Teachers About Tax Deduction
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STATE OF NEW YORK
8759
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
November 3, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. ORTIZ, SEPULVEDA, SIMON -- read once and referred to the Committee on Education
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to notification to teachers regarding the federal income tax educator expense deduction
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new section 115 to read as follows:
§ 115. Teacher notification; educator expense deduction. 1. For purposes of this section, the term "teacher" shall mean a kindergarten through grade twelve teacher, instructor, counselor, principal or aide for at least nine hundred hours a school year in a school that provides elementary or secondary education, and the term "school" shall mean any school that provides elementary or secondary education.
2. Each principal, administrator or chief school officer of a school located within this state shall notify each teacher at such school regarding the federal income tax educator expense deduction available to teachers. Such notification shall be made in writing and provided to teachers during the month of January of each year.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD13549-01-7
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