New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A9587 — Establishes a caregiver tax credit and a family caregiver reimbursement program

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Establishes a caregiver tax credit of up to six thousand dollars and a family caregiver reimbursement program to offset out-of-pocket spending by family caregivers.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 606 of the tax law.

  • Section 606 of the tax law

    (uuu) Caregiver credit. (1) For taxable years beginning on or after the first of January next succeeding the effective date of this subsection, a qualifying taxpayer shall be allowed a credit against the taxes imposed by this article in the amount of fifty percent of their out-of-pocket spending on caregiver expenses, not to exceed six thousand dollars. (2) A taxpayer shall be eligible for a tax credit under this subsection if such taxpayer meets the following criteria: (A) take care of an individual age eighteen or older who requires assistance with at least one activity of daily living, as defined in 10 NYCRR 69-10.1; (B) qualify as a dependent pursuant to 26 USC 152(d); and (C) meet the income eligibility requirements of subsection (c-1) of this section. (3) If the amount of the credit allowed under this subsection for any taxable year shall exceed the taxpayer's tax for such year, the excess shall be treated as an overpayment of tax to be credited or refunded in accordance with the provisions of section six hundred eighty-six of this article, provided, however, that no interest shall be paid thereon. (4) The commissioner in consultation with the director of the state office for the aging shall promulgate all rules and regulations neces- sary for the implementation of this subsection. italics § 221. Family caregiver reimbursement program. 1. Within amounts appropriated therefor, the office shall establish and administer a fami- ly caregiver reimbursement program to offset out-of-pocket spending by family caregivers for expenses including, but not limited to, home modifications and assistive technology. 2. The director of the office is directed to work in consultation with the commissioner of taxation and finance, to promulgate all rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this section.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does A9587 do?
Establishes a caregiver tax credit of up to six thousand dollars and a family caregiver reimbursement program to offset out-of-pocket spending by family caregivers.
Who sponsors A9587?
A9587 is sponsored by Rebecca Seawright.
What is the current status of A9587?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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