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AL SB131

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

Paul Sanford

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2016

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 40-18-15.6 to Alabama Code to allow a deduction on Alabama Individual Income Tax returns for Health Savings Account contributions that mirrors the federal deduction allowed under 26 USC §223.

  • Permits Alabama residents to deduct HSA contributions made on or after January 1, 2018, up to the maximum annual amount allowed by federal law or regulation.

  • Excludes employer contributions from the deduction, as they are not includible in an employee's income.

  • Becomes effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Health Savings Accounts, income tax deduction auth. for contributions to, Sec. 40-18-15.6 added.

Taxation

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

4/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Finance and Taxation Education2/3/2016

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