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NY A00979

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2013

Primary Sponsor

Micah Kellner

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows individual taxpayers a credit against New York State income tax for costs of adopting household pets from qualifying pounds, shelters, SPCAs, humane societies, or rescue associations
  • Maximum credit of $100 per pet adopted, with a limit of three pets per taxable year
  • Defines "household pet" as dogs, cats, or other domesticated animals kept primarily for companionship in or near the owner's household, provided ownership complies with all federal, state, and local laws
  • Credit applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2013, for pet adoptions occurring in those years
  • Effective immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides for tax credit for the adoption of household pets from animal shelters or humane societies.

Last Action

held for consideration in ways and means

6/17/2014

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/9/2013

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