New York Raises Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Worker Tax Credit to $800

Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 17, 2026 —

New York State has signed into law an increase to its tax credit for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers, raising the individual credit to $800. The expanded credit takes effect for tax year 2027.

The measure is intended to support volunteers and improve recruitment and retention, according to the information provided about the law. No further details were supplied about how the increase is expected to affect participation or staffing.

The available information does not state the previous credit amount, the date the law was signed, or the law’s formal name or bill number. It also does not specify eligibility requirements, how volunteers can claim the credit, or whether the change applies differently to firefighters and ambulance workers.

The increase applies to the individual credit, but the summary does not provide details about household or other tax circumstances. It also does not describe any related policy changes or administrative guidance. Those details were not provided.

For now, the stated change is the increase to $800 and its scheduled start in tax year 2027. The law’s stated aim is to support volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers and improve recruitment and retention. Further information about implementation and eligibility was not included in the available summary.

Story summarized from the original created by Josh Koumjian on wnyt.com, see more information here.

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