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MS HB1740

Bill

Status

Failed

3/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tom Miles

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows Mississippi taxpayers an income tax credit for costs incurred constructing, acquiring, or installing a storm shelter or safe room for their primary residence
  • Tax credit equals the lesser of $1,500 or the actual costs incurred, but cannot exceed the taxpayer's total tax liability for the year minus other allowable credits
  • Unused credits may be carried forward for five consecutive years following the tax year in which the credit was earned
  • Requires taxpayers to submit documentation from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency verifying costs were incurred and that the shelter or safe room meets or exceeds Federal Emergency Management Agency minimum safety criteria
  • Effective January 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Income tax; authorize a credit for costs incurred for storm shelter/safe room for primary residence.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/16/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/15/2016

Full Bill Text

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