Bill > HB867

This bill creates a new tax credit for parents who experience a stillbirth, defined as the loss of a pregnancy after 16 weeks gestation with no signs of life. The tax credit allows eligible taxpayers to claim $2,000 for each stillbirth, which can be applied against their state tax liability and will be refunded if the credit exceeds their tax owed. To claim the credit, taxpayers must submit an application with their annual tax return, including their name, Social Security number, and a copy of the fetal death or birth certificate. The credit is only available in the taxable year of the stillbirth and only if the child would have been considered a dependent under federal tax law. The Department of Revenue will administer the program and can require additional documentation. If a taxpayer falsely claims the credit, they will be required to repay the full amount. The bill amends the Tax Reform Code of 1971 to add this new provision and will take effect 60 days after passage.

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