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MS HB504

Bill

Status

Failed

2/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

Tom Miles

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Mississippi taxpayers to claim an income tax credit for costs incurred constructing, acquiring, or installing a storm shelter or safe room for their primary residence
  • Credit amount equals the lesser of $1,500 or the actual costs incurred, but cannot exceed the taxpayer's total tax liability minus other allowable credits
  • Unused credits may be carried forward for five consecutive years following the tax year in which the credit was earned
  • Taxpayers must submit documentation verified by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency confirming costs were incurred for a qualifying shelter that meets or exceeds Federal Emergency Management Agency minimum safety criteria
  • Effective date: January 1, 2019

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/27/2019

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/15/2019

Full Bill Text

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