NY S09044

Allows individual and corporate taxpayers to voluntarily contribute whole dollar amounts to the military family relief fund on their state tax returns, effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2018.

Contributions are optional and do not reduce the amount of state tax owed by the taxpayer.

Establishes the military family relief fund under joint custody of the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance and the Comptroller to provide assistance to military families for housing, clothing, food, medical services, utilities, and other daily living necessities.

Directs the New York State Director of Veterans' Affairs to establish eligibility criteria, ensure funds are expended within one calendar year of receipt, and provide annual reports to legislative leaders detailing fund distribution and usage.

Requires the Comptroller to certify annually to state leadership the amount of contributions received from taxpayers in the preceding calendar year.