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MI HB5910

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Lesia Liss

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 50% income tax credit for taxpayers who contribute to local school districts for core academic curriculum activities during tax years 2010-2014.

  • Limits credit to $1,500 per individual taxpayer or $3,000 for joint filers; resident estates and trusts limited to 10% of tax liability or $5,000, whichever is less.

  • Excludes contributions designated for extracurricular activities or personnel compensation and benefits from credit eligibility.

  • Requires school districts to report by February 28 each year the total number and dollar amount of contributions received and detailed accounting of how contributions were spent.

  • Defines "core academic curriculum activities" as materials for math, science, reading, history, geography, economics, government, and writing aligned with Michigan K-12 program standards.

Legislative Description

Income tax; credit; incentives for contributions to local school districts; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.532) by adding sec. 278.

Income tax, credit

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 03/03/2010

3/3/2010

Committee Referrals

Tax Policy3/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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