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FL S0234

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Shevrin Jones

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Working Floridians Tax Rebate Program within the Department of Revenue to provide low- to moderate-income residents relief on sales taxes, fuel taxes, property taxes, and other state taxes and fees.

  • Provides eligible individuals and households 20 percent of their federal Earned Income Tax Credit amount if they maintained a Florida residence during the tax year, applied by June 30, and provided documentation of their federal EITC receipt.

  • Requires the Department of Revenue to issue rebate payments within 30 days of receiving a completed application, either by check or direct deposit.

  • Mandates the Department of Revenue submit a report by December 31, 2022, to state leadership regarding the feasibility of creating an automatic rebate program using Internal Revenue Service data to eliminate annual application requirements.

  • Prohibits receipt of the rebate from being considered in determining eligibility for Medicaid, Florida Kidcare, cash assistance, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Legislative Description

Working Floridians Tax Rebate Program

Last Action

Died in Commerce and Tourism

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Tourism10/13/2021

Full Bill Text

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