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KY HB725

KY HB725
AN ACT relating to a deduction for professional membership dues.


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Introduced
02/24/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amend KRS 141.019, relating to income tax, to define terms; allow a deduction from gross income for professional membership dues paid for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, but before January 1, 2031; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to report on the deduction.

AI Summary

This bill allows individuals to deduct the cost of professional membership dues from their state income tax for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and before January 1, 2031, provided these dues are not already deductible under federal tax law (Section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code) and are necessary for maintaining a professional license or association membership related to their employment. The bill also requires the Department of Revenue to report annually to the Legislative Research Commission on the number of taxpayers claiming this deduction, the total amount deducted, and the impact on tax liability, with this information being publicly accessible.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

to Appropriations & Revenue (H) (on 03/03/2026)

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