Bill > A09673

This bill establishes a $1,500 wage tax credit for New York employers who hire members of the New York National Guard and reserves, as well as volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) first responders, provided these individuals have been employed for at least six months and the employer complies with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) for guard and reserve members. The credit is intended to incentivize businesses to employ these individuals, recognizing their service and commitment to the state and their communities. The bill also outlines how any unused credit can be carried over to future tax years or refunded, though no interest will be paid on such refunds, and specifies that the credit will apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2028.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9673