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J3619Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Declare Tax Credit Awareness Day

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim January 26, 2018, as Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day in the State of New York”

Sponsor Leroy ComrieSD-14
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to declare January 26, 2018, as Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day in New York.

Why it matters

  1. Raising awareness of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps ensure that more eligible low- and moderate-income workers and families claim a benefit that can significantly improve their financial situation. Many eligible individuals miss out due to lack of information, so this resolution aims to close that gap.

  2. Highlighting EITC Awareness Day encourages community organizations, local governments, employers, and media to participate in outreach efforts. This broad-based involvement can reach underserved and newly eligible populations who might otherwise be overlooked.

  3. Increasing EITC participation not only helps individual taxpayers but also injects additional funds into local economies. When more people claim and spend these credits, it can have a multiplier effect, supporting local businesses and communities.

  4. Publicizing the EITC and its benefits can reduce poverty and promote economic stability among working families,. aligning with broader policy goals of reducing inequality and supporting working-class New Yorkers.

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Declare Tax Credit Awareness Day

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Leroy Comrie

Senator · Senate District 14

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 3619 BY: Senator COMRIE MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim

January 26, 2018, as Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, During tax season, IRS joins partners nationwide to launch the Awareness Day outreach campaign to ensure millions of workers get the credits they earned and deserve;… Show all

January 26, 2018, as Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, During tax season, IRS joins partners nationwide to launch the Awareness Day outreach campaign to ensure millions of workers get the credits they earned and deserve; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim January 26, 2018, as Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day; and WHEREAS, Each year, IRS invites community organizations, elected officials, state and local governments, schools, employers, and others in a national grassroots effort to spotlight the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on EITC Awareness Day; and WHEREAS, EITC Awareness Day is a joint venture between IRS and its many partners and stakeholders; and WHEREAS, Intensive media coverage helps to reach the broadest possible range of eligible taxpayers, including the underserved populations and the newly eligible taxpayers; and WHEREAS, EITC can increase a federal tax refund from $1 to $6,242 for qualified taxpayers; and WHEREAS, IRS estimates four of five, or 80%, of eligible taxpayers claim and get this important credit; it helps to ensure the remaining

20% receives the EITC they earned; and WHEREAS, EITC is a financial boost for working people and the local economy; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim January 26, 2018, as Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.

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