Provides a tax credit for qualified caregiving expenses
This bill creates a new tax credit for New York State residents who pay for qualified caregiving services for eligible family members. It directly affects caregivers (including spouses on joint returns) with household incomes under $75,000 ($150,000 for couples) who provide uncompensated care to family members meeting specific criteria (e.g., over 18, NY resident, needing daily living assistance certified by a healthcare provider). The credit covers 50% of eligible expenses - such as home health services, respite care, or home modifications - up to $3,500 annually, with a total annual cap of $35 million allocated on a first-come basis. Unused credit amounts cannot be refunded or carried forward, and applications require documentation including income and family member details.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
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lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ron Kim
DDemocratic
Co
Al Stirpe
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Paulin
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Eachus
DDemocratic
Co
Donna Lupardo
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Braunstein
DDemocratic
Co
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Jonathan Jacobson
DDemocratic
Co
Matt Slater
RRepublican/Conservative
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