Oneida County, NYPublished •Verified 2026-10-30
Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Tax Credit Rises to $800 in New York Starting 2027
Why it matters here
Many fire companies and ambulance squads in the towns and villages around Utica run on volunteers, and this puts more money back in their pockets at tax time.
New York's income tax credit for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers will quadruple starting with tax year 2027, after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed S.6233-A/A.6790-A, the Utica Phoenix reported. State Sen. Joseph Griffo, who represents the Utica-Rome area, co-sponsored the bill, and the Rome Sentinel also covered the signing.
| Filer | Old credit | New credit (tax year 2027) |
|---|---|---|
| Single eligible volunteer | $200 | $800 |
| Married, filing jointly | $400 | $1,600 |
The coverage didn't spell out who qualifies, so ask your department's chief or treasurer whether your service record counts. Nothing changes for the 2026 return you file next spring.
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