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MO HB394
Bill
Status
1/8/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jeremy LaFaver
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AI Summary
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Creates a Missouri earned income tax credit equal to 20% of the federal earned income tax credit for resident individuals, effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2015
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Makes the credit refundable, meaning taxpayers receive the difference as a refund if the credit exceeds their state income tax liability
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Requires the Department of Revenue to proactively identify taxpayers who may qualify for the credit but have not applied, and notify them of potential eligibility
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Mandates the department contract with nonprofit groups to conduct outreach to eligible taxpayers unlikely to claim the credit, including non-English speakers, elderly, tenants, and very low-income individuals
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Includes a sunset provision terminating the program on December 31 six years after the effective date unless reauthorized by the General Assembly
Legislative Description
Establishes the Missouri Earned Income Tax Credit Act authorizing an individual income tax credit equal to 20% of any earned income tax credit claimed on the taxpayer's federal income tax return
Last Action
Referred: Ways and Means(H)
5/15/2015