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NM HB104

NM HB104
Expand Rural Health Tax Credit For Pandemic


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Introduced
01/19/2021
In Committee
02/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION; EXPANDING THE RURAL HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER TAX CREDIT TO APPLY TO ALL REGISTERED NURSES AND LICENSED MIDWIVES AND ALSO ESSENTIAL HEALTH CARE WORKERS WHO PROVIDED ASSISTANCE DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 PANDEMIC.

AI Summary

This bill expands the Rural Health Care Practitioner Tax Credit to apply to all registered nurses and licensed midwives, as well as essential health care workers who provided assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The credit, which can be claimed against state income tax liability, was previously limited to certain healthcare providers such as physicians, dentists, and clinical psychologists. The bill also increases the maximum credit amount for registered nurses and midwives from $3,000 to $5,000, aligning with the higher credit for other eligible practitioners. The bill applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House State Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee (09:00 2/5/2021 Room Zoom) (on 02/05/2021)

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