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MS HB1602

Bill

Status

Failed

2/22/2017

Primary Sponsor

Tom Miles

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorize an income tax credit for taxpayers who incur costs to construct, acquire, or install a storm shelter or safe room for their primary residence
  • Credit amount equals the lesser of $1,500 or the actual costs incurred during the taxable year
  • Credit cannot exceed the taxpayer's total tax liability for the year minus all other allowable credits (except tax payments already made)
  • Unused credits may be carried forward for five consecutive years following the tax year in which the credit was earned
  • Taxpayers must submit documentation from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency verifying the costs and confirming the shelter or safe room meets or exceeds Federal Emergency Management Agency minimum safety criteria

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/22/2017

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/15/2017

Full Bill Text

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