Excludes unemployment compensation from state income tax
This bill amends the state tax law to exclude unemployment compensation from taxable income for state income tax purposes. It directly affects taxpayers who receive unemployment benefits by ensuring those payments are not counted when calculating their state income tax liability. The key provision adds a new tax law section effective January 1, 2025, specifically excluding unemployment compensation from taxable income calculations. The change applies to all taxpayers receiving unemployment benefits during taxable years starting in 2025. This is a straightforward policy adjustment to the tax code, not a procedural or commemorative measure.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 8, 2025
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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