This bill creates a tax credit for employers who contribute to employees' college savings accounts. Employers can claim a credit equal to their contribution (up to $5,000 per employee) toward a "family tuition account" established under New York's Education Law. The credit directly reduces the employer's income tax bill for the year, with any unused portion treated as an overpayment refundable without interest. It applies to contributions made on behalf of employees for college tuition savings, not to employee contributions or other account types.
This bill expands the eligibility for real property tax exemptions to include veterans who served in designated combat zones or combat theaters. To qualify, veterans must provide proof of service through specific military documents, such as discharge papers, campaign medals, or records of receiving hostile fire pay. If approved, the property tax exemption will cover up to ten percent of the assessed value of their home, capped at a maximum dollar amount determined by state rates. The legislation applies immediately upon enactment and directly affects residential property owners who are eligible veterans.
Bill A 8401 proposes to subject certain state-owned lands to real property taxation specifically within Orange County. Currently, state lands acquired for reforestation purposes are exempt from county property taxes across the state. This bill would amend the real property tax law to remove that specific exemption for such lands located within Orange County. If enacted, it would allow Orange County to collect property taxes on these state reforestation lands for all purposes, including county purposes.
This bill modifies New York's tax law to allow direct refunds of excess long-term care insurance credit amounts. It affects New York taxpayers who claim the long-term care insurance credit but paid more in taxes than the credit reduced (after applying other credits). The key change clarifies that if the credit exceeds the tax liability after other credits are subtracted, the comptroller must refund the excess amount without interest, rather than requiring taxpayers to carry it forward. This provides immediate financial relief to eligible taxpayers who overpaid due to credit limitations.
Permits local governments to extend the existing clergy residential property tax exemption to include clergy residing in co-ops; clarifies that the clergy property tax exemption shall not affect eligibility for certain other tax abatements.
This bill extends Albany County's authorization to impose an additional 1% sales and compensating use tax (on top of its existing 3% rate) until November 30, 2027. It requires the county to distribute net collections from this additional tax rate to cities, towns, and villages in the same quarterly proportions it currently uses for its existing 3% tax. The bill also specifies that if any city in Albany County exercises its right to impose its own tax under separate law, the county won't need to distribute funds from the additional tax during that period.
Provides eligibility for a real property tax exemption for current or retired military reservists based on participation in formal training activities.
This bill extends Cortland County's authorization to collect an additional 1% sales tax on top of the existing 3% rate. It directly affects residents and businesses in Cortland County by allowing the county to continue this tax until November 30, 2027. The key provision amends tax law to update the expiration date from 2025 to 2027, maintaining the current tax structure without changing the rate or scope. The bill does not alter the tax rate or expand its application beyond the county's existing authorization.
Authorizes a real property tax exemption for certain eligible reservists upon adoption of a local law, ordinance or resolution providing therefor; requires property of such eligible reservists to be the primary residence; requires such reservist must have retained active duty status for at least 90 consecutive days to claim such tax exemption.
S 4104 amends New York's tax law to expand eligibility for the green building tax credit by explicitly including residential buildings as qualifying structures. This change directly affects homeowners and developers constructing new residential green buildings who previously may have faced eligibility barriers. The bill modifies Section 19 of the tax law to add "any residential building" to the list of eligible structures, while maintaining existing restrictions on construction in certain wetlands requiring federal or state permits. The policy change simplifies access to the tax credit for residential green building projects without altering the credit's value or application process.
