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MS HB366

Bill

Status

Failed

3/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

William Arnold

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes an annual income tax credit of $1,000 for five years for each employee hired who has been convicted of a nonviolent felony offense
  • Requires employees to work at least nine consecutive months during the year and average at least 30 hours per week to qualify
  • Limits the credit to not exceed the taxpayer's total tax liability for the year, minus all other allowable credits except tax payments
  • Credits are in addition to any other credits authorized under law
  • Repeals the credit provision on January 1, 2019, though those eligible before that date retain eligibility

Legislative Description

Income tax; authorize a credit for taxpayers that employ persons convicted of certain felony offenses.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/16/2016

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Expenditure General Bills2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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