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NY A02177

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2011

Primary Sponsor

Annie Rabbitt

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a tax credit of up to $250 for informal caregivers providing care to elderly or disabled persons in New York
  • Only one qualified taxpayer per care recipient can claim the credit, and each taxpayer can only claim one credit per tax year regardless of how many people they care for
  • Defines eligible recipients as persons age 65 or older or disabled persons with a medical condition interfering with daily living activities (eating, dressing, mobility, taking medications) with medical professional documentation
  • Defines qualified care expenses as payments for goods and services necessary to assist the caregiver in providing care
  • Requires taxpayers to provide receipts or proof of payment for qualified care expenses to the Tax Commissioner to support their credit claim
  • Takes effect January 1 following enactment

Legislative Description

Creates an informal caregiver credit for taxpayers caring for seniors and disabled persons.

Last Action

held for consideration in ways and means

6/19/2012

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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