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MS SB2696

Bill

Status

Passed

4/19/2023

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Boyd

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases income tax credit for dependent children legally adopted in Mississippi to $10,000 per child (up from $5,000) if the child resides in Mississippi.

  • Allows a credit of up to $5,000 per child for dependent children legally adopted and residing outside Mississippi.

  • Removes the requirement that adoptions must be through the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services to qualify for the credit.

  • Eliminates the scheduled January 1, 2024 reduction that would have capped the credit at $2,500 per child.

  • Changes the definition of "qualified adoption expenses" to reference 26 USCA 23 instead of 26 USCS 36C.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Income tax credit for qualified adoption expenses; increase amount for Mississippi children and remove CPS requirement.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/19/2023

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/7/2023
Finance1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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