New York S05142 exempts election workers' income from federal adjusted gross income and public assistance benefit calculations.

New York S05142 amends the tax law to subtract income earned by election inspectors, poll clerks, or election coordinators from federal adjusted gross income. This income must be includable in gross income for federal tax purposes. The bill also amends the social services law to exempt this income from being included in the calculation of the amount of benefits under public assistance programs. This change applies to income earned while working in relation to a general, primary, run-off primary, or special election.

New York S05142 exempts election workers' income from federal adjusted gross income and public assistance benefit calculations.

New York S05142 amends the tax law to subtract income earned by election inspectors, poll clerks, or election coordinators from federal adjusted gross income. This income must be includable in gross income for federal tax purposes. The bill also amends the social services law to exempt this income from being included in the calculation of the amount of benefits under public assistance programs. This change applies to income earned while working in relation to a general, primary, run-off primary, or special election.