Budget & Taxes (Tax Incentives)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 30: Requires the return of certain financial assistance provided for a project where the project has material shortfalls or material violations and preventing the use of incentives for projects already in development

Requires the return of all or a part of the financial assistance provided for a project where the project has material shortfalls or material violations; prevents the use of funds, financial incentives, subsidies or tax exemptions for projects already in development.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts tax incentives/subsidies for ongoing projects and requires return of funds for violations, limiting fiscal incentives and government spending flexibility.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 271: Defines film zone and excludes the film zone from the additional empire state film production credit

This bill defines a "film zone" as a 25-mile radius around Columbus Circle in Manhattan and excludes this area from eligibility for the Empire State Film Production Credit. It directly affects film productions in Manhattan that would otherwise qualify for the credit, as they can no longer claim the tax benefit for activities within this defined zone. The credit remains available for productions in specified upstate counties and areas outside the film zone, provided they meet budget and location requirements (e.g., $500,000 minimum budget, principal photography in eligible counties). The bill amends tax law to clarify these geographic boundaries for the credit program.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExcludes Manhattan film zone from tax credit, restricting eligibility and reducing available tax benefits for productions.85% confidence

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signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 8161: Authorizes Yeshivas Nachlas Sofrim to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

This bill allows Yeshivas Nachlas Sofrim Inc. to apply for retroactive property tax exemption on its Ramapo, New York property (66 Highview Road) for 2022-2023 tax years. If approved by the town assessor and Ramapo Town Board, the organization can receive refunds for taxes paid on those years, including cancellation of related penalties or interest. The bill authorizes the town to treat the application as if filed on time, correcting past tax rolls. It directly affects only this specific religious institution and its property tax obligations for the 2022-2023 assessment period.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesGrants retroactive property tax exemption, reducing town revenue for a specific entity, weakening budgetary resources by defunding collected taxes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3439: Makes various provisions to reform local development corporations and industrial development agencies: conflicts of interest, standard tax exemption policies, etc.

Makes various provisions to reform local development corporations and industrial development agencies: conflicts of interest, standard tax exemption policies, municipal input, more information to be made public, economic impact statements, public hearings, and payment of prevailing wages.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReforms tax exemption policies with transparency measures (public hearings, economic impact statements), aligning with closing loopholes and fiscal responsibility.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 6, 2025

A 8028: Relates to increasing the amount of the childcare center tax abatement for certain properties in N.Y. City

Relates to increasing the amount of the childcare center tax abatement for certain properties in a city having a population of one million or more for abatements taken in a tax year commencing on or after July first, two thousand twenty-five; provides that no such childcare center tax abatement shall be authorized for any tax year commencing on or after July first, two thousand thirty-two; extends the deadline for application for such childcare center tax abatement to March fifteenth, two thousand twenty-seven.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases childcare center tax abatement (tax relief) for NYC properties, aligning with tax relief support indicators for qualifying services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4448: Relates to the employee training incentive program

This bill increases the tax credit for eligible employee training costs from 50% to 70% under the employee training incentive program, capping the credit at $10,000 per employee trained. It directly affects businesses that participate in the program by allowing them to claim a larger tax credit for qualifying training expenses. The key change modifies the credit calculation in the economic development law, expanding the percentage of eligible training costs covered. This policy change provides businesses with greater financial incentive to invest in employee training programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases business tax credit for employee training from 50% to 70%, providing direct tax relief and incentivizing workforce development under economic development law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 650: Relates to preventing the use of funds, financial incentives, subsidies or tax exemptions for projects in development

This bill prevents municipal agencies from providing funds, financial incentives, subsidies, or tax exemptions to projects that have already begun active construction (defined as site clearing, excavation, or foundation work). It directly affects developers seeking financial support for projects already underway. The key provision blocks such support unless significant environmental contamination requiring cost increases is discovered during development. The law applies immediately to all relevant municipal funding decisions.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts municipal subsidies and tax exemptions for ongoing projects, limiting government spending on development incentives.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1122: Extends the benefits of the STAR program to small businesses

Relates to extending the benefits of the STAR program to small businesses; defines small business as a business which employs one hundred persons or less.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends STAR tax benefits to small businesses, providing targeted tax relief per program's purpose of reducing property tax burdens.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Incentives Tags Small Business

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5548: Relates to redetermination of a tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by senior citizens or persons with disabilities

Permits a redetermination of a tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by senior citizens or persons with disabilities upon a permanent decrease in income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief via abatement redetermination for seniors/disabled with permanent income decrease, targeting lower-income groups.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill adjusts tax abatements for rent-controlled properties when tenant income decreases, maintaining affordability for seniors/disabled tenants in existing housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7943: Provides for a real property tax exemption for property owned by certain limited liability companies

Provides for a real property tax exemption for property owned by single-member limited liability companies where such property serves as the primary residence of such member.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for LLC primary residences, likely benefiting wealthy property owners and reducing state tax revenue.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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