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IN SB0202

IN SB0202
Taxation of remittances.


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Introduced
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Taxation of remittances. Requires a money transmitter (entities licensed under the Money Transmission Modernization Act) to collect and remit an international money wiring fee from senders of a money transmission transaction to a location outside of the United States. Provides an income tax credit to an individual who is a citizen or national of the United States, or an alien who has lawful permanent resident status or conditional permanent resident status, and paid an international money wiring fee during the taxable year. Requires the revenue from the international money wiring fee to be deposited in the state general fund. Includes the international money wiring fee under the definition of "listed taxes" that the department of state revenue is required to collect and administer.

AI Summary

This bill requires money transmitters, which are entities licensed under the Money Transmission Modernization Act, to collect and remit an "international money wiring fee" from individuals sending money outside of the United States, with the fee being $5 for transactions up to $500 and 1% of the amount exceeding $500 plus $5 for larger transactions. This fee will be deposited into the state general fund and is now considered a "listed tax," meaning the department of state revenue is responsible for its collection and administration. To offset this new fee, individuals who are U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents, or conditional permanent residents and pay this fee will be eligible for an income tax credit equal to the amount of the fee paid, though the credit cannot exceed their tax liability and unused portions cannot be carried forward or refunded. This new fee and credit system will take effect on July 1, 2026, with the credit applying retroactively to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and the provision for the credit expiring on June 30, 2030.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance and Financial Institutions (on 01/08/2026)

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