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NY A06026

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2013

Primary Sponsor

Steven McLaughlin

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows taxpayers a tax credit equal to 20 percent of the cost of purchasing and rehabilitating buildings in designated downtown revitalization zones
  • Credit amount capped at $500,000 annually per taxpayer, including affiliates and related entities, unless the commissioner determines credits are underutilized
  • Commissioner may adjust credit amount based on project feasibility, considering the downtown zone's need for revitalization, area vision and plans, and effective resource utilization
  • Defines "downtown zones" as community areas with traditional business cores, concentrated retail activity, individually owned stores, and on-street and off-street parking
  • Takes effect 120 days after enactment, with the commissioner required to promulgate implementing rules and regulations beforehand

Legislative Description

Creates a downtown revitalization zone investment tax credit for the purchase of buildings and rehabilitation of buildings in a downtown zone; provides that the credit shall be twenty percent of the purchase of the buildings and rehabilitations or projects; defines downtown zones.

Last Action

held for consideration in ways and means

6/17/2014

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/13/2013

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