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Q: What is Form IT-649?
A: Form IT-649 is a tax form in New York that is used to claim the Farm Donations to Food Pantries credit.
Q: Who can claim the Farm Donations to Food Pantries credit?
A: Individuals, estates, and trusts that are engaged in farming activities in New York and make qualified donations to food pantries are eligible to claim this credit.
Q: What qualifies as a donation to a food pantry?
A: Donations of food or cash made to a qualified food pantry in New York are eligible for this credit. The donations must be made directly to the pantry and not through a middleman or organization.
Q: How is the credit calculated?
A: The credit is equal to 25% of the fair market value of the qualified donation, up to a maximum credit of $5,000 per taxpayer per year.
Q: Can the credit be carried forward or back?
A: No, the credit cannot be carried forward or back. It can only be claimed in the tax year in which the qualified donation was made.
Q: Is there a deadline for claiming the credit?
A: Yes, the deadline for claiming the Farm Donations to Food Pantries credit is the same as the deadline for filing your New York state tax return, which is generally April 15th.
Form Details:
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