New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S02720

Introduced

1/22/25

Refer

1/22/25

Refer

1/7/26

Caption

Creates a $1,500 wage tax credit for employers who employ New York national guard members, reservists, volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel.

Impact

The introduction of this wage tax credit has the potential to significantly impact state tax laws by altering the financial obligations of businesses that engage these service members. The legislation would come into effect for taxable years beginning on January 1, 2028, enabling companies to claim credits for eligible employees. By providing a direct tax benefit, S02720 encourages the hiring of individuals who serve in critical community roles, ultimately aiming to strengthen local agencies and emergency services.

Summary

S02720 aims to create a $1,500 wage tax credit for employers who hire members of the New York National Guard, reservists, volunteer firefighters, and EMS personnel. The proposed legislation seeks to incentivize the hiring of these individuals by allowing employers to offset their tax liabilities by taking advantage of this credit. It is designed to support these essential service members and enhance their employment opportunities within the state workforce.

Contention

Potential points of contention surrounding S02720 include whether the financial burden on the state's tax revenue could outweigh the benefits of incentivizing employment. Opponents of the proposed tax credit might express concern that the state may face budget limitations and accountability in effectively tracking the implementation and uptake of the tax credit. Moreover, discussions about the extension of such a credit may lead to debates around fairness in taxation and whether similar incentives should be applied to other sectors of the workforce.

Companion Bills

NY A02345

Same As Creates a $1,500 wage tax credit for employers who employ New York national guard members, reservists, volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel.

NY A07730

Same As Creates a $1,500 wage tax credit for employers who employ New York national guard members, reservists, volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel.

NY A09673

Same As Creates a $1,500 wage tax credit for employers who employ New York national guard members, reservists, volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel.

Previously Filed As

NY A09673

Creates a $1,500 wage tax credit for employers who employ New York national guard members, reservists, volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel.

NY A02345

Creates a $1,500 wage tax credit for employers who employ New York national guard members, reservists, volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel.

NY A07730

Creates a $1,500 wage tax credit for employers who employ New York national guard members, reservists, volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel.

NY A04414

Allows volunteer firefighters or emergency services personnel to attend training required under 19 NYCRR 426 without being penalized by their employer; creates tax incentives for employing volunteer firefighters or emergency services personnel.

NY HB186

Authorizes a tax credit for certain employers of La. National Guard members and military reservists (EG -$5,000,000 GF RV See Note)

NY S3687

Allows tax credits for employing members of NJ National Guard and members of reserve component of US Armed Forces.

NY A643

Allows tax credits for employing members of NJ National Guard and members of reserve component of US Armed Forces.

NY A08950

Extends paid family leave benefits to members of the New York army national guard and New York air national guard.

NY S08727

Extends paid family leave benefits to members of the New York army national guard and New York air national guard.

NY HB1758

In volunteer firefighters, repealing provisions relating to employment sanctions; and providing for volunteer emergency responders employer tax credit.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.