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NY A00574

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2013

Primary Sponsor

Michael Cusick

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a $1,000 tax credit per retained worker for qualified employers hiring unemployed veterans in New York State
  • Defines qualified individuals as veterans who began employment between January 1, 2013 and January 1, 2014, were unemployed for more than 40 hours in the 60 days prior, and were not hired as replacements
  • Requires retained workers to be employed full-time (at least 35 hours weekly) for 52 consecutive weeks with wages in the final 26 weeks equal to at least 80% of wages in the first 26 weeks
  • Applies the credit to personal income tax, corporate franchise tax, and other business tax types, with unused credits eligible for carryover to subsequent years
  • Becomes effective 60 days after enactment and expires January 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Enacts the "hire veterans now act", which establishes a tax credit for employers who hire certain veterans for a period of one year.

Last Action

held for consideration in ways and means

6/17/2014

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/9/2013

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