Senate Resolution No. 3619

BY: Senator COMRIE

MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
January 26, 2018, as Earned Income Tax Credit
Awareness Day in the State of New York

WHEREAS, During tax season, IRS joins partners nationwide to launch
the Awareness Day outreach campaign to ensure millions of workers get
the credits they earned and deserve; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim January 26, 2018, as
Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day in the State of New York, in
conjunction with the observance of National Earned Income Tax Credit
Awareness Day; and

WHEREAS, Each year, IRS invites community organizations, elected
officials, state and local governments, schools, employers, and others
in a national grassroots effort to spotlight the Earned Income Tax
Credit (EITC) on EITC Awareness Day; and

WHEREAS, EITC Awareness Day is a joint venture between IRS and its
many partners and stakeholders; and

WHEREAS, Intensive media coverage helps to reach the broadest
possible range of eligible taxpayers, including the underserved
populations and the newly eligible taxpayers; and

WHEREAS, EITC can increase a federal tax refund from $1 to $6,242
for qualified taxpayers; and

WHEREAS, IRS estimates four of five, or 80%, of eligible taxpayers
claim and get this important credit; it helps to ensure the remaining
20% receives the EITC they earned; and

WHEREAS, EITC is a financial boost for working people and the local
economy; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim January 26, 2018, as
Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day in the State of New York; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
New York.