New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S07838

Introduced
5/9/25  
Refer
5/9/25  

Caption

Establishes a cannabis processor tax credit; authorizes a tax credit that is the equivalent to the licensed processor's cannabis potency tax liability for the year two thousand twenty-three, multiplied by three, but shall not exceed four hundred thousand dollars.

Impact

The impact of S07838 is significant for state laws regarding cannabis taxation. By creating a specific tax credit for licensed cannabis processors, the bill aims to promote growth within this newly legalized sector. It is designed to reduce the financial burden on processors, encouraging them to comply with state regulations and maintain their operations. The bill reflects a growing recognition of the economic potential of the cannabis industry and the necessity of supporting businesses during their establishment phase.

Summary

Bill S07838 is a legislative proposal aimed at establishing a cannabis processor tax credit in the state of New York. This bill introduces a new section in the tax law, which allows licensed processors to receive a refundable tax credit that corresponds to their cannabis potency tax liability for the year 2023, multiplied by three, but capped at a maximum of four hundred thousand dollars. The purpose of this bill is to provide financial relief to cannabis businesses that have incurred taxes during the state’s ongoing transition to a regulated market.

Contention

While the support for this bill may stem from its economic intentions, there are likely points of contention regarding its implementation and the allocation of tax credits. Critics may raise concerns about the fairness of providing tax benefits to a specific industry, particularly in relation to other sectors that do not receive similar credits. Additionally, the cap on the credit raises questions about how this limit could affect larger processors compared to smaller entities, potentially leading to disparities in the financial support received within the industry. Overall, the discussions among legislators may center around ensuring equitable taxation while fostering economic development in the cannabis market.

Companion Bills

NY A08233

Same As Establishes a cannabis processor tax credit; authorizes a tax credit that is the equivalent to the licensed processor's cannabis potency tax liability for the year two thousand twenty-three, multiplied by three, but shall not exceed four hundred thousand dollars.

Previously Filed As

NY A08233

Establishes a cannabis processor tax credit; authorizes a tax credit that is the equivalent to the licensed processor's cannabis potency tax liability for the year two thousand twenty-three, multiplied by three, but shall not exceed four hundred thousand dollars.

NY S08911

Increases the amount of the credit against taxes for long-term care insurance from twenty to forty percent and from one thousand five hundred dollars to two thousand five hundred dollars.

NY S08332

Enacts the "small cannabis farmer relief act" in relation to authorizing certain licensees who qualify as distressed farmer licensees and who legally cultivated cannabis during the two thousand twenty-two or two thousand twenty-three calendar year to expand their cultivation canopy.

NY A10191

Authorizes the issuance of a low potency cannabis beverage retail permit to licensed off-premises liquor and wine stores to allow the regulated sale of low potency cannabis single use beverages that contain no more than 5mg of THC manufactured by New York state adult-use licensees; provides for the allocation of low potency cannabis beverage tax revenue in the New York state cannabis revenue fund.

NY A10601

Authorizes the issuance of a low potency cannabis beverage retail permit to licensed off-premises liquor and wine stores to allow the regulated sale of low potency cannabis single use beverages that contain no more than 5mg of THC manufactured by New York state adult-use licensees; provides for the allocation of low potency cannabis beverage tax revenue in the New York state cannabis revenue fund.

NY S09220

Authorizes the issuance of a low potency cannabis beverage retail permit to licensed off-premises liquor and wine stores to allow the regulated sale of low potency cannabis single use beverages that contain no more than 5mg of THC manufactured by New York state adult-use licensees; provides for the allocation of low potency cannabis beverage tax revenue in the New York state cannabis revenue fund.

NY A08752

Provides that any taxpayer who employees twenty or fewer employees, the first fifty thousand dollars is exempted from taxation.

NY A10825

Establishes a personal income tax credit for not more than one thousand dollars for certain tolls paid by a taxpayer in the course of commuting on toll roads in the state of New York.

NY A09249

Establishes a tax credit for tires that are blown out from potholes on state and local roads up to one thousand dollars.

NY A09527

Makes the first one hundred thousand dollars of an individual's private pension non-taxable.

Similar Bills

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