Bill > HB05028

This bill proposes to modify Connecticut's tax code by creating a personal income tax deduction for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance members who receive stipends from their municipality, volunteer fire department, or volunteer ambulance association. Specifically, the deduction would apply to stipends of up to $15,000 that these volunteers receive for their service. This means that volunteer first responders would be able to exclude up to $15,000 of their stipend income from their state personal income tax calculation, providing a financial incentive and recognition for those who provide critical emergency services to their local communities on a volunteer basis. The bill aims to support and potentially encourage volunteerism in firefighting and emergency medical services by offering a modest tax benefit to those who dedicate their time to serving their local communities.

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