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MS SB2385

Bill

Status

Failed

2/24/2010

Primary Sponsor

Walter Michel

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes a $500 income tax credit for first-time homebuyers who purchase a principal residence in Mississippi, or the taxpayer's income tax liability if less than $500
  • Defines "first-time homebuyer" as an individual who has never had an ownership interest in a principal residence, using the definition from Section 121 of the Internal Revenue Code
  • Requires both spouses to be first-time homebuyers in order to claim the credit on a joint return
  • For multiple unmarried purchasers, all must be first-time homebuyers and the credit amount is divided equally among them
  • Unused credits cannot be carried forward to subsequent tax years; effective January 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers who are first-time homebuyers of a principal residence in this state.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/24/2010

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