Senate Bill 1278: Income Tax Credit for School Supplies

Sponsor:
Senator Stephen D. Newman

Summary:
Provides an income tax credit for taxable years beginning on and after January 1, 2009, equal to 100 percent of the amount paid by a taxpayer for school supplies for use by students in public or private primary or secondary schools or students being homeschooled. The credit amount may not exceed $125 for individual taxpayers and $250 for taxpayers filing jointly.

Status:

1/14/2009		(Senate) Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09
1/14/2009		(Senate) Referred to Committee on Finance
2/11/2009		(Senate) Left in Finance

This bill failed to exit the Finance Committee, and is now dead.

HSLDA's Position:
Support!

Action Requested:
No action is requested at this time.

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