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NY A04397

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

Clifford Crouch

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a tax credit for taxpayers who pay tuition for individuals at accredited institutions of higher education in exchange for a written employment agreement

  • Credit equals 25 percent of tuition and fees paid for each qualified individual, with a maximum of $5,000 per year per individual

  • Tuition includes enrollment fees and textbooks but excludes amounts covered by other scholarships, financial aid, or graduate degree programs

  • Qualified individuals must not be spouses, children, or dependents of the taxpayer or any officer or employee of the taxpayer

  • Unused credits may be carried forward to subsequent tax years; takes effect immediately for taxable years after January 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Creates a tax credit for businesses that develop a "college to work" program, paying the tuition of individuals in exchange for the individual committing to work for the business after the individuals graduation from an institution of higher learning; provides the tax credit shall be for twenty-five percent of the individual's tuition expenses not to exceed five thousand dollars.

Last Action

held for consideration in ways and means

6/19/2012

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/3/2011

Full Bill Text

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