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NC H668

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Larry Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the state income tax deduction for eligible firefighters and rescue squad workers from $250 to $400 per taxable year.
  • Defines eligible firefighters as unpaid members of volunteer fire departments who attended at least 36 hours of fire department drills and meetings during the taxable year.
  • Defines eligible rescue squad workers as unpaid members of volunteer rescue or emergency medical services squads who attended at least 36 hours of rescue squad training and meetings during the taxable year.
  • Allows married couples filing jointly to each claim the deduction separately if both spouses qualify, but prohibits individuals from claiming deductions as both a firefighter and rescue squad worker in the same year.
  • Effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Increase Deduction: Volunteer Rescue Workers

Last Action

Ref To Com On Finance

4/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Finance4/7/2011

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