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MS HB1545

Bill

Status

Failed

2/26/2014

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Stringer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes an annual income tax credit of $2,000 per year for five years for each honorably discharged veteran employed by a taxpayer
  • Credit is limited to the taxpayer's tax liability for the year reduced by all other allowable credits, except tax payments already made
  • Requires employee to be employed for at least six consecutive months during the year and work an average of at least 30 hours per week to qualify
  • Unused tax credits may be carried forward for five consecutive years from the close of the tax year earned
  • Tax credit provision sunsets and repeals effective January 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers that hire veterans.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/26/2014

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/17/2014

Full Bill Text

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