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MN HF2118

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/8/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jim Abeler

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Allows individuals a tax credit equal to 75 percent of education-related expenses for qualifying children in kindergarten through grade 12
  • Expands "education-related expenses" to include admission fees or charges for extracurricular activities authorized under Minnesota statute section 123B.36, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), clause (2)
  • Maintains existing coverage for tutoring, instructional fees, textbooks, educational software (up to $200 per family), and transportation to qualifying schools in Minnesota and neighboring states
  • Excludes religious instruction and materials, and clarifies that textbook category does not include extracurricular activity materials
  • Effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2011

Legislative Description

K-12 education income subtraction and credit modified to apply to fees charged for extracurricular activities.

Last Action

Author added Slocum

2/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Education Reform2/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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