New York Senate Bill S07592

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/23/25
• Refer: 4/23/25

Caption

Provides for an angel investor income tax credit for investments in qualified businesses that exceed $25,000.

Impact

The proposed legislation would amend existing tax law to create this new credit mechanism, specifically altering how investments in small and qualifying businesses are taxed. By facilitating financial support for startups that have yet to generate substantial revenue or that meet specific criteria regarding employee count and operational history, the bill is expected to enhance the environment for entrepreneurship. It aims to support businesses that align with the state's efforts to stimulate local economies and job creation.

Summary

Bill S07592 introduces an Angel Investor Income Tax Credit aimed at incentivizing investments in qualifying businesses. The bill allows taxpayers who are recognized as angel investors to receive a tax credit equivalent to 25% of their investment, provided that the investment amounts to $25,000 or more, with a maximum credit cap at $250,000. This is positioned to promote funding in early-stage businesses, potentially catalyzing economic growth within the state of New York.

Contention

Concerns may arise regarding the definition and criteria for qualifying businesses which stipulate stringent limits, such as a cap on gross revenues of one million dollars and a maximum of twenty-five employees. These conditions could exclude some businesses from benefiting from the tax credit. The bill has sparked discussions around the role of government in incentivizing specific business practices and whether such credits effectively promote long-term economic sustainability or merely provide short-term financial benefits. This has prompted debates among legislators and stakeholders about the efficacy of tax credits as a policy tool for fostering economic development.