[AMB012345]

Hello again. Here is another update on the NYS Tax Credit.

I heard from Assemblyman Hookers office today. (He is sponsoring the bill) It should be coming up for vote in 2005 and he urged us to write our Assemblymen to urge them to vote YES.


You can find out who your local Assemblyman is by going to the website: http://assembly.state.ny.us

Here is a draft of the letter I am sending. Feel free to use it, change it or whatever.

As New York State residents and future adoptive parents, we urge you to review and pass bill A05345 when it comes up for vote in 2005. As you may know, adoption costs can range from $5-25,000. Unfortunately, many families, such as ours have already spent thousands of dollars trying to conceive before ever considering adoption. When we finally decide to start a family through adoption, the biggest obstacle becomes how to pay for it. Although the federal tax credit does provide some financial assistance, it does not always cover everything. I understand many states have additional tax credits for adoption (and not just for special needs), but sadly, New York does not.

This bill I write about is sponsored by Assemblyman Daniel Hooker. It will establish the New York state adoption care credit to allow a one-time five-thousand dollar credit against personal income tax to those taxpayers who adopt a child. It is once again under consideration in the Ways and Means Commission and I am urging you to not allow it to die again without further deliberation.

Thank you for your time and consideration,

[mom2alex]

When I search the bills, A05345 does not exist. Has the bill number changed? I'd love to pass on the info, but I can no longer find the bill.

[AMB012345]

I don't see it listed either. I sent an email to the Assemblyman that sponsored it, so hopefully he can tell me what happened to it. Once I hear back, I'll post a reply.

[AMB012345]

Hi All-

I spoke with Assemblyman Hooker's office. The bill number has changed to A5002. It is not yet up on the website b/c they are still waiting to get other assembly members to co or multi-sponsor the bill. I guess if you want to write to your local assembly member, you can use the new #.

[mom2alex]

According to the website, the new Bill # is A05749 also another Assembly bill (A04361) and Senate bill (S02562) attempting to do the same. I will be drafting a letter to the Senators/Assemblyman and will post a copy when it's done.

Hopefully someday this bill will get passed.