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IN HB1180

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/10/2013

Primary Sponsor

Robert Heaton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows married individuals who live separately from their spouses to each claim the standard homestead deduction on their respective principal residences, even if both properties are located in Indiana
  • Previously, this provision only applied when the spouse's property was located outside Indiana; the bill removes that geographic restriction
  • Requires individuals claiming separate homestead deductions to file an affidavit stating they maintain separate principal residences, neither has an ownership interest in the other's residence, and neither claims deductions on additional properties
  • County auditors may require evidence to verify affidavit accuracy, including tax returns, driver license information, and voter registration records
  • Effective date: July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Homestead standard deduction.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means

1/10/2013

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/10/2013

Full Bill Text

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