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MS SB2752

Bill

Status

Vetoed

4/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

Brice Wiggins

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reenacts and amends Sections 27-7-22.7 and 27-7-22.9 to continue an income tax credit for taxpayers using state, county, or municipal port facilities for cargo export.

  • Allows a tax credit equal to receiving, handling, and wharfage charges paid on export cargo, not to exceed 50% of annual tax liability, with unused credits carried forward up to 5 years.

  • Requires the Mississippi Development Authority to submit annual reports to the Legislature by May 1 detailing shipping increases, jobs created or retained at each port, and the net economic impact of the tax credit.

  • Changes references from "State Tax Commission" to "Department of Revenue" throughout the statutes.

  • Extends the repeal date of the tax credit provisions from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2020.

Legislative Description

Income tax; extend repeal date on tax credit for certain charges for using certain port facilities.

Last Action

Vetoed

4/5/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/14/2016
Finance2/8/2016

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