What's happening
This bill allows Hatzoloh EMS Inc. of Monsey to apply retroactively for a real property tax exemption for the 2016-2017 assessment roll.
Why it matters
Sets a precedent for retroactive tax relief. Allowing a nonprofit like Hatzoloh EMS to apply for tax exemption after the usual deadline could encourage similar requests from other organizations, potentially impacting local tax revenue and administrative processes.
Directly supports emergency medical services. By potentially refunding taxes already paid and canceling outstanding tax liabilities for this property, the bill helps free up financial resources for Hatzoloh EMS, which could enhance their ability to deliver emergency services to the community.
Highlights the role of local government discretion. The bill grants both the assessor and the Town Board of Ramapo significant leeway in reviewing the application and deciding on refunds or cancellations, underscoring the importance of local governance in tax matters and exemptions.
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Tax Break for Hatzoloh EMS
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History
- Signed chap.259
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to assembly
- Passed senateVote 55–3
- 3rd reading cal.800
- Substituted for S5265
- Referred to local government
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Advanced to third reading cal.324
- Reported
- Reported referred to ways and means
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- Referred to real property taxation
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Tax Break for Hatzoloh EMS
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor David Carlucci
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1112
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 14, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. JAFFEE -- read once and referred to the Committee on Real Property Taxation
AN ACT in relation to authorizing Hatzoloh EMS Inc. of Monsey to file an application for a real property tax exemption
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the assessor of the Town of Ramapo is hereby authorized to accept from Hatzoloh EMS Inc. of Monsey an application for exemption from real property taxes pursuant to section 420-a of the real property tax law for the 2016-2017 assessment roll, for the parcel located in the Town of Ramapo at 19 Grove Street, otherwise known as Rockland county tax map section 50.61, block 1, lot 2.2. If accepted, the application shall be reviewed as if it had been received on or before the taxable status dates established for such roll.
If satisfied that such emergency medical service would otherwise be entitled to such exemption if such emergency medical service has acquired the subject property and filed an application for exemption by the appropriate taxable status date, the assessor, upon approval by the Town Board of Ramapo, may grant exemption from all taxation and make appropriate corrections to the subject roll. If such exemption is granted and such emergency medical service therefore shall have paid any tax with respect to the subject roll, the governing body or tax department may, in its sole discretion, provide for the refund of those taxes paid and cancel any taxes, fines, penalties, interest, or tax liens remaining unpaid.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD04775-01-9
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