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IN HB1292

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/11/2012

Primary Sponsor

Robert Heaton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows married individuals who live separately from their spouse to each claim the standard homestead deduction on their respective principal residences in Indiana
  • Previously, the homestead deduction exception for married couples with separate residences only applied when the spouse's property was located outside Indiana
  • Requires the individual to file an affidavit with the county auditor stating they maintain separate principal places of residence and neither spouse has an ownership interest in the other's home
  • County auditors may require evidence of separate residences including state income tax returns, excise tax payment information, driver license information, and voter registration information
  • Effective date: July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Homestead standard deduction.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means

1/11/2012

Full Bill Text

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