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FL S0148

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Ring

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a $1,000 tax credit for corporations that hire homeless persons residing in transitional housing facilities, available for taxable years beginning January 1, 2011
  • Requires continuously employed homeless workers to work at least 80 hours per 30-day period and remain employed for at least 6 months to qualify for the credit
  • Limits total annual tax credits to $2 million per calendar year, with pro rata allocation if applications exceed this cap
  • Allows unused credits to carry forward up to 5 years and establishes February 1 annual filing deadline with the Department of Revenue
  • Imposes a third-degree felony penalty plus 200 percent penalty and interest for fraudulently claiming the credit; expires December 31, 2015

Legislative Description

Employment for the Homeless [WPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Commerce

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Commerce12/9/2009

Full Bill Text

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