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MO HB944

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/30/2011

Primary Sponsor

Delus Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the age requirement for senior citizen property tax credits from 65 to 60 years old for all taxable years beginning January 1, 2011

  • Lowers the age requirement for surviving spouses receiving Social Security benefits from 60 to 55 years old for all taxable years beginning January 1, 2011

  • Increases the maximum property tax credit limits from $1,100 to $3,500 for actual property taxes paid and from $750 to $2,500 for rent constituting property taxes for taxable years beginning January 1, 2011

  • Increases the maximum income limits and minimum base income thresholds used to calculate eligibility and credit amounts for taxable years beginning January 1, 2011

  • Directs the Department of Revenue to proactively notify qualified taxpayers of their potential eligibility for the property tax credit if they have not applied

Legislative Description

Lowers the required age for a person to be eligible for a senior citizens property tax credit, commonly known as circuit breaker

Last Action

Referred: Ways and Means (H)

4/12/2011

Committee Referrals

Ways And Means4/12/2011

Full Bill Text

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