2008 Senate Bill 1402

Authorize discharged debt tax credit

Introduced in the Senate

June 19, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Nancy Cassis (R-15)

To authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit of up to $10,000 for the amount of indebtedness on a principle residence that is discharged as a result of the sale of the home. The value of a “discharge of indebtedness,” or reduction in how much is owed, is considered income under the federal tax code.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Nov. 13, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Sen. Michael Prusi (D-38)

To specify in the bill the current 4.35 percent income tax rate.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy