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MS HB1901

Bill

Status

Passed

3/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Lamar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum annual tax credits that the Mississippi Development Authority may allocate from $15,000,000 to $16,000,000 per state fiscal year for qualified equity investments in low-income communities.

  • Extends the deadline for the Mississippi Development Authority to allocate new credits under this program from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2029.

  • Maintains the existing structure allowing taxpayers holding qualified equity investments to claim income tax credits and insurance premium tax credits of up to 8% of their adjusted purchase price over multiple years.

  • Requires qualified community development entities to annually report investment details including industry classification, county location, dollars invested, and jobs created to the Mississippi Development Authority.

  • Takes effect January 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Qualified equity investment tax credits; increase maximum allowed and extend date after which MDA will not allocate.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/4/2025
Ways and Means2/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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