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NY A07526
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/14/2009
Primary Sponsor
Felix Ortiz
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AI Summary
- Allows individual and corporate taxpayers to voluntarily contribute whole dollar amounts to the Military Family Relief Fund on their state tax returns, effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2009
- Contributions are entirely voluntary and do not reduce the amount of state tax owed by taxpayers
- Establishes the Military Family Relief Fund under joint custody of the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance and the Comptroller to provide assistance to military families for housing, food, clothing, medical services, utilities, and other necessities of daily living
- Commissioner of Taxation and Finance must establish eligibility criteria for assistance and ensure fund monies are expended within one calendar year of receipt
- All revenues from voluntary contributions must be credited to the fund and used exclusively for military family relief purposes
Legislative Description
Establishes the military family relief fund and provides taxpayers a method by which they may contribute to the fund.
Last Action
held for consideration in ways and means
7/1/2010
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means4/14/2009
Full Bill Text
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