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MS HB1605

Bill

Status

Failed

2/22/2017

Primary Sponsor

Tom Miles

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes an income tax credit for taxpayers who incur costs to construct, acquire, or install a storm shelter or safe room at their primary residence
  • Credit equals the lesser of $1,500 or the actual costs incurred, but cannot exceed the taxpayer's tax liability after other credits
  • Unused credits may be carried forward for five consecutive years
  • Requires Mississippi Emergency Management Agency verification that costs were for a qualifying shelter and that it meets or exceeds Federal Emergency Management Agency minimum safety criteria
  • Effective January 1, 2017

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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