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NY A01417

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2015

Primary Sponsor

James Tedisco

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a tax credit against income tax for taxpayers who pay for qualified healthy living expenses, with a maximum credit of $1,000 per taxable year.

  • Defines qualified expenses as purchases of exercise equipment, gym or fitness facility memberships, and classes involving physical activity such as sports, dance, or martial arts, plus other expenses determined by the Tax Commissioner.

  • Allows parents, legal guardians, and joint filers to claim the credit for qualified expenses paid on behalf of their children.

  • Permits unused credits that exceed the taxpayer's tax liability in a given year to be carried forward to subsequent years.

  • Takes effect immediately and applies to taxable years beginning January 1 following the date the bill becomes law.

Legislative Description

Relates to providing a tax credit for qualified expenses relating to healthy living; provides such credit shall equal, up to one thousand dollars, the amount paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year for qualified expenses relating to healthy living.

Last Action

held for consideration in ways and means

6/14/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/12/2015

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