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IA HF566

IA HF566
A bill for an act modifying individual income tax rates and providing tax credits for certain married persons filing a joint return, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.


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Introduced
02/24/2025
In Committee
02/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

91st General Assembly

Bill Summary

This bill modifies individual income tax rates and provides tax credits for certain married persons filing a joint return. The bill decreases the income tax rate on taxable income for married persons filing jointly from 3.8 percent to 0 percent, if such married persons have 5 or more dependents under the age of 18. The bill decreases the income tax rate on taxable income for married persons filing jointly from 3.8 percent to 0 percent, if such married persons are filing jointly for the first or second time in their lifetimes. The bill also creates an additional dependent credit for married persons filing a joint return equal to the product of the number of dependents exceeding 5 but not more than 10 that are under the age of 18 multiplied by $1,000. Any credit in excess of the tax liability is refundable. In lieu of claiming a refund, the taxpayer may elect to have the overpayment shown on the taxpayer’s final, completed return credited to the tax liability for the following five years until depleted, whichever is earlier. The bill takes effect upon enactment and applies retroactively to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Iowa's individual income tax rates and provides targeted tax relief for married couples filing jointly. Specifically, the bill reduces the state income tax rate from 3.8% to 0% for two distinct groups: married couples filing jointly who have 5 or more dependents under 18, and married couples filing jointly for the first or second time in their lives. Additionally, the bill introduces a new dependent tax credit for married couples filing jointly, offering $1,000 for each dependent over 5 but not exceeding 10 who are under 18 years old. This credit is fully refundable, meaning taxpayers can receive the full amount even if it exceeds their tax liability. As an alternative to receiving a refund, taxpayers can choose to apply the excess credit to their tax liability for the next five years. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies retroactively to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, providing tax relief for families and newly married couples by reducing their state income tax burden and offering additional financial support through the dependent tax credit.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Ways and Means. H.J. 415. (on 02/24/2025)

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