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MS SB3099

Bill

Status

Passed

4/23/2024

Primary Sponsor

Brice Wiggins

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 50% income tax credit for employers who sponsor skills training through community or junior colleges in their district or approved training programs
  • Credit applies to qualified training expenses including instructor costs, instructional materials, equipment, and facility construction/maintenance, with a maximum of $2,500 per employee per year
  • Credit limited to 50% of taxpayer's income tax liability annually, with 5-year carryforward capability; aggregate statewide cap of $1,000,000 per tax year
  • Community/junior colleges must evaluate and certify training as job-related and must certify employers as eligible for the credit; colleges may commit to multi-year training programs not exceeding 5 years
  • Mississippi Community College Board must report annually to legislature by January 30 on program participants, colleges involved, and training types offered; credit expires December 31, 2027

Legislative Description

Income tax; authorize a credit for certain employers that sponsor skills training for employees.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/23/2024

Committee Referrals

Workforce Development3/29/2024
Finance3/22/2024

Full Bill Text

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