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CA AB2726

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kevin McCarty

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Allows a tax credit of 20% of monetary contributions to Scholarshare (529 college savings) accounts, capped at $500 per year, for taxable years 2016-2020

  • Limits credit eligibility to taxpayers with California adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less (single/MFJ separate) or $150,000 or less (head of household/joint filers)

  • Requires taxpayers to be account owners contributing on behalf of a beneficiary through California's qualified tuition program

  • Requires credits taken to be recaptured (added back to taxes) if distributions exceed qualified higher education expenses

  • Mandates Scholarshare Investment Board collect data and submit annual reports to Legislature by July 31 detailing credit usage, contributions, and taxpayer income information

Legislative Description

Personal income taxes: credit: Scholarshare account contributions.

Last Action

From committee without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/10/2016
Revenue and Taxation3/14/2016

Full Bill Text

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