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MS HB204

MS HB204
Income tax; authorize credit for certain child care expenses, child care centers and child care center teachers and directors.


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Introduced
01/17/2024
In Committee
01/17/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/27/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Certain Taxpayers Who Incur Child Care Expenses For A Dependent Child To Attend A Child Care Center That Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Authorize A Refundable Income Tax Credit For A Taxpayer Who Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Authorize A Refundable Income Tax Credit For A Taxpayer Who Is Employed As A Teacher Or Director With A Child Care Center That Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For A Taxpayer Who Donates Funds To A Child Care Center That Is Qualified As A Standard Child Care Center Or Comprehensive Child Care Center Under The Mississippi Department Of Human Services Voluntary Child Care Program; To Provide For The Amount Of The Tax Credit; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes several income tax credits in Mississippi related to child care expenses and support for child care centers and their employees. Specifically, it allows a credit for taxpayers with dependent children who attend qualified child care centers, a refundable credit for taxpayers who own or operate qualified child care centers, a refundable credit for taxpayers employed as teachers or directors at qualified child care centers, and a credit for taxpayers who donate funds to qualified child care centers. The bill sets the credit amounts and eligibility requirements, and requires the Mississippi Department of Revenue to implement and administer the provisions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 03/27/2024)

Bill Topics

Macroeconomics
  • ‐ Taxation, Tax Policy, and Tax Reform
Social Welfare
  • ‐ Family Issues

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