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CA SB1378

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Mike Morrell

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Allows a tax credit against California personal income tax for donations to qualified charitable organizations, effective for taxable years beginning January 1, 2014
  • Credit limits are $250 per year for single filers, heads of household, and married individuals filing separately; $500 per year for married couples and surviving spouses
  • Qualified charitable organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt organizations or community action agencies that spend at least 50% of budget serving CalWORKS recipients, low-income individuals below 150% of poverty guidelines, or chronically ill/disabled children
  • Requires Franchise Tax Board to certify qualified organizations and maintain a public list on its website
  • Unused credits may be carried forward up to five years, and charitable donations under this credit cannot also claim a charitable deduction

Legislative Description

Personal income tax: credits: charitable contributions.

Last Action

Set, first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 1. Noes 4. Page 3458.)

5/14/2014

Committee Referrals

Governance and Finance4/10/2014
Rules2/21/2014

Full Bill Text

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