Bill > A00085

This bill establishes a tax credit for the cost of spay or neuter services for cats and dogs in New York. The credit is worth 80% of the actual cost of the service, up to a maximum of $200, and is applicable to individual taxpayers for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023. Taxpayers must provide a receipt from a licensed veterinarian to claim the credit. The bill aims to encourage pet owners to spay or neuter their animals, which can help control pet overpopulation and reduce the number of animals in shelters.