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NY A00988

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2009

Primary Sponsor

James Bacalles

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Origin

Assembly

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for the agricultural property tax credit to include farmers with a leasehold interest of not fewer than five continuous years as a lessee of qualified agricultural property
  • Allows eligible farmer-lessees to claim credits for school district property taxes paid on leased qualified agricultural land, subject to existing acreage and income limitations
  • Applies to both corporations (under section 210 of the tax law) and individuals (under section 606 of the tax law) who meet the two-thirds farming income requirement
  • Permits taxpayers to calculate income eligibility using a three-year average of federal gross income from farming (current year plus two preceding consecutive years)
  • Takes effect immediately but applies to taxable years commencing on or after January 1, 2011

Legislative Description

An act to amend the tax law, in relation to the eligibility of farmers leasing land for the agricultural property tax credit

Last Action

held for consideration in ways and means

7/1/2010

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/7/2009

Full Bill Text

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