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FL S1336

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Michael Bennett

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Florida Public School Tax Credit Program allowing corporations to claim a tax credit equal to 100 percent of eligible contributions to public schools, capped at 75 percent of the corporation's tax liability after other credits.

  • Eligible contributions include payments for educational expenses, special assistance, tutoring, mentoring, extracurricular activities, character education programs, and pay-to-play fees for student development.

  • Limits total annual tax credits granted statewide to $118 million combined with s. 624.51055 credits, with unused credits carrying forward for up to 3 years.

  • Requires public schools receiving contributions to report to the Department of Revenue the number of payments, total dollar amounts received, and amounts spent during the previous calendar year.

  • Prohibits taxpayers eligible for credits under s. 624.51055 from receiving credits under this section, and allows taxpayers to rescind credits once every 3 years with rescinded amounts made available to other eligible taxpayers on a first-come, first-served basis.

Legislative Description

Corporate Income Tax Credits [WPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Education Pre-K - 12

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Education Pre-K - 122/3/2010

Full Bill Text

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