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MS SB2347
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi Code Section 27-7-22.39 to include "education services for children" in the definition of "services" provided by qualifying charitable organizations.
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Allows taxpayers to claim income tax credits for voluntary cash contributions to qualifying charitable organizations, with maximum credits of $400 (single/head of household) or $800 (married filing jointly).
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Establishes separate higher tax credits for contributions to qualifying foster care charitable organizations: $500 (single/head of household) or $1,000 (married filing jointly).
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Requires qualifying charitable organizations to spend at least 50% of their budget on services to low-income residents, TANF recipients, or children with chronic illness or disabilities, and prohibits organizations that provide or fund abortions from qualifying.
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Caps total tax credits awarded statewide at $3,000,000 per calendar year and repeals this section effective January 1, 2021.
Legislative Description
Tax credit; include contributions to qualifying charitable organizations spending on education services for children.
Last Action
Died In Committee
6/3/2020