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NY A02976

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2015

Primary Sponsor

Michael Fitzpatrick

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a personal income tax credit for New York State residents whose dependents are enrolled full-time in undergraduate college programs
  • Credits cover expenses for new and used required textbooks and laptop computers, up to a maximum of $1,000 per taxpayer per year
  • Allows taxpayers or their dependents as full-time undergraduates to claim the credit against tax imposed under Article 22 of the Tax Law
  • Credit is refundable, meaning excess amounts over tax liability are treated as overpayment and refunded without interest
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes a college student expense personal income tax credit for a taxpayer or his or her dependents who are enrolled full-time in an undergraduate college, equal to the amount paid for new and used required textbooks and laptop computers not to exceed one thousand dollars.

Last Action

held for consideration in ways and means

6/14/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/20/2015

Full Bill Text

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