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IN SB0126

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/20/2015

Primary Sponsor

Eric Bassler

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

SB 126 Summary

  • Expands the property tax deduction limit for disabled veterans from $143,160 to $195,600 in assessed property value, allowing those with higher-valued properties to receive a reduced deduction instead of being completely ineligible.

  • Implements a tiered phase-out schedule for the $12,480 deduction based on assessed property value, reducing the deduction amount as property value increases from $143,160 to $195,600.

  • Deduction amounts by property value tier: $12,480 (≤$143,160); $9,984 ($143,160-$156,270); $7,488 ($156,270-$169,380); $4,992 ($169,380-$182,490); $2,496 ($182,490-$195,600); $0 (>$195,600).

  • Applies to veterans with either total disability or at least 10% disability if age 62 or older, with disability verified by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs.

  • Becomes effective March 1, 2015 retroactively and applies to assessment dates after February 28, 2015.

Legislative Description

Property tax deduction for veterans with a disability. Provides that the $12,480 property tax deduction for certain veterans with a disability is phased out if the assessed value of the individual's property is more than $143,160 but not more than $195,600. Provides that an individual is not entitled to a deduction if the assessed value of the individual's property is more than $195,600. (Under current law, an individual is not entitled to any deduction if the assessed value of the individual's property is more than $143,160.)

Last Action

Representative Moseley added as cosponsor

3/9/2015

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/2/2015
Tax and Fiscal Policy1/6/2015

Full Bill Text

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