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MS HB1679

Bill

Status

Failed

3/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Nolan Mettetal

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes an income tax credit for contributions made by taxpayers to qualified Mississippi nonprofit organizations that support the Mississippi Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (MI-BEST) model program serving the state community and junior college system.

  • Limits individual taxpayer credits to a maximum of $1,000,000 per taxable year, with unused portions eligible for carryforward up to three succeeding tax years.

  • Sets aggregate annual credit caps at $10,000,000 for 2016, $12,000,000 for 2017, and $15,000,000 for 2018 and each year thereafter.

  • Requires contributions to be made to nonprofit organizations approved by the Mississippi Community College Board to match state-appropriated funds and verified by the Department of Revenue.

  • Effective January 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Income tax; authorize a credit for certain contributions to support the MS Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training Program.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/16/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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