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AR HB2220

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Mark Biviano

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Allows first-time homebuyers who purchase a principal residence in Arkansas to claim an income tax credit equal to the greater of $2,500 or 10% of the purchase price.

  • Defines first-time homebuyer as an individual with no ownership interest in a principal residence during the three-year period before purchase, including the individual's spouse if married.

  • Reduces the credit based on modified adjusted gross income, phasing out for single filers over $75,000 and married filers over $150,000.

  • Limits the credit to the first 4,000 taxpayers claiming it, with credits claimed by multiple individuals on the same property counting as one claim.

  • Denies the credit to non-residents, nonresident aliens, and taxpayers who dispose of or cease to use the property as their principal residence before the end of the taxable year.

Legislative Description

To Provide An Income Tax Credit For First-time Homebuyers.

Last Action

House Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation3/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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