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GA HB934

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2020

Primary Sponsor

Albert Reeves

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the Georgia state income tax credit for adoption of a qualified foster child from $2,000 to $6,000 per child per taxable year for the first five years following finalization of the adoption, then $2,000 per year thereafter
  • Credits end when the adopted child reaches age 18
  • Defines "qualified foster child" as a child under 18 in a foster home or foster care system under the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services
  • Tax credit cannot exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability for the year and cannot be carried forward or applied to prior years
  • Effective July 1, 2020, applicable to adoptions occurring in taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Income tax; adoption of foster children; revise tax credit

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

3/9/2020

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