Bill > S03506

This bill provides a personal income tax deduction for homeowners who have their well water tested by a state-certified laboratory, allowing a deduction of up to $600 once every three years. Specifically, the bill permits taxpayers to claim a tax deduction for expenses related to testing potable well water for substances that must be monitored under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and New York state public health law. To qualify for the deduction, the water testing must be conducted by a state-certified laboratory, which is required to notify the property owner if the water sample exceeds drinking water standards set by the department of health. Additionally, the property owner must report any water standard violations to their local municipal health department. The bill aims to encourage and support homeowners in monitoring the safety of their well water by providing a financial incentive through a tax deduction. The tax deduction will take effect immediately and apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1st of the year the bill becomes law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3506