New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S09625

Introduced
3/30/26  
Refer
3/30/26  

Caption

Includes not-for-profit corporations and public television or radio corporations in the definition of business entity; allows such entities to claim the newspaper and broadcast media jobs tax credit.

Impact

The proposed changes can have a notable impact on state tax laws and the economic landscape. By broadening the definition of business entities, S09625 will facilitate greater financial support for non-profit entities and media organizations that play a vital role in local economies. This extension of tax credits could incentivize growth in the media sector, which has been facing challenges due to evolving market conditions and funding shortages. The inclusion of these entities could also encourage collaboration between for-profit businesses and non-profits, fostering a stronger economic ecosystem.

Summary

Bill S09625 seeks to amend the economic development law and the tax law in New York by redefining the term 'business entity' to include not-for-profit corporations and public television or radio corporations. This inclusion is significant as it extends the potential benefits of the newspaper and broadcast media jobs tax credit to these types of organizations, which were previously excluded. The bill aims to support the media sector and non-profits by allowing them to access tax credits that are essential for sustaining and developing jobs within their respective fields.

Contention

While the bill appears to have supportive elements by promoting job creation and sustaining industries critical to public service, it could also spark debates around the fairness of extending tax benefits to non-profit organizations. Critics may argue that resources could be better allocated elsewhere, or that such tax credits should only be afforded to traditional for-profit businesses. Moreover, there might be concerns regarding accountability and transparency in how non-profit and media entities utilize these tax credits, prompting discussions about legislative oversight and regulatory frameworks.

Companion Bills

NY A07567

Same As Includes not-for-profit corporations and public television or radio corporations in the definition of business entity; allows such entities to claim the newspaper and broadcast media jobs tax credit.

Previously Filed As

NY A07567

Includes not-for-profit corporations and public television or radio corporations in the definition of business entity; allows such entities to claim the newspaper and broadcast media jobs tax credit.

NY S06756

Includes not-for-profit corporations and public television or radio corporations in the definition of business entity; allows such entities to claim the newspaper and broadcast media jobs tax credit.

NY A07097

Relates to the definition of employer for purposes of wage payment provisions; includes municipal corporations, public benefit corporations and public authorities in the definition of "employer".

NY S09285

Establishes a nonprofit news media jobs grant program within the newspaper and broadcast media jobs program to provide grants to support certain nonprofit media organizations which increase employees.

NY A10330

Establishes a nonprofit news media jobs grant program within the newspaper and broadcast media jobs program to provide grants to support certain nonprofit media organizations which increase employees.

NY A08642

Enacts the "NYS health care tax reform act"; establishes a public goods and medicaid subsidy surcharge on insurance corporations; establishes a public goods and medicaid subsidy surcharge on business corporations; establishes a public goods and medicaid subsidy surcharge on pass-through entities; relates to filing fee surcharges; relates to revenues to be included in the health care reform act resources fund; establishes a public goods and medicaid surcharge on misclassified workers.

NY S08157

Enacts the "NYS health care tax reform act"; establishes a public goods and medicaid subsidy surcharge on insurance corporations; establishes a public goods and medicaid subsidy surcharge on business corporations; establishes a public goods and medicaid subsidy surcharge on pass-through entities; relates to filing fee surcharges; relates to revenues to be included in the health care reform act resources fund; establishes a public goods and medicaid surcharge on misclassified workers.

NY A748

Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses employing qualified ex-offenders.

NY S227

Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses employing qualified ex-offenders.

NY S3688

Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses employing released nonviolent offenders.

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