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MS SB2805

Bill

Status

Failed

3/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bill Stone

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes a $500 income tax credit for taxpayers who actively serve as volunteer firefighters during the taxable year.
  • Unused tax credits may be carried forward for up to three succeeding taxable years.
  • Requires taxpayers to submit documentation from the Department of Revenue verified by the county fire coordinator confirming active volunteer firefighter status for the entire taxable year.
  • Directs the State Fire Marshal to promulgate rules and regulations defining qualification criteria for active service volunteer firefighters.
  • Effective January 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Income tax; authorize a credit for volunteer firefighters.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/16/2016

Committee Referrals

Finance2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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