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Arkansas House Bill HB1540

Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HB1540

Introduced
2/20/25  
Refer
2/20/25  

Caption

To Amend The Income Tax Credit And The Income Tax Deduction Related To Maintaining, Supporting, And Caring For An Individual With A Disability.

Impact

The adjustments proposed in HB1540 could significantly affect state law regarding tax relief for families dealing with disabilities. By enhancing the income tax credit for those supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, the bill encourages families to provide necessary care and support. However, the repeal of the deduction for caregivers of individuals with total and permanent disabilities shifts the tax relief landscape, potentially resulting in a financial burden for some family caregivers. This reconfiguration may also motivate discussions on disability support and how taxes can better facilitate care for affected individuals.

Summary

House Bill 1540 aims to amend the existing income tax credits and deductions related to maintaining, supporting, and caring for individuals with disabilities. This bill proposes to increase the income tax credit for taxpayers who care for individuals with developmental disabilities from five hundred dollars ($500) to one thousand dollars ($1,000) per income year. Conversely, it seeks to repeal the existing tax deduction for caregivers of individuals with total and permanent disabilities, which is currently set at five hundred dollars ($500). The bill's intent is to streamline financial support for families caring for those with developmental disabilities, reflecting a shift in focus from deductions to credits.

Contention

Notably, there are points of contention regarding the repeal of the existing tax deduction. Some advocates argue that maintaining the deduction alongside the increased credit could provide a more comprehensive financial safety net for various caregivers, especially those who may not qualify for the developmental disability credit. The removal of the deduction has raised concerns about the potential loss of financial assistance for a group of individuals who are already facing significant challenges. Stakeholders may engage in discussions about the balance between fiscal responsibility and support for disability care in the legislative process.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AR SB8

To Reduce The Income Tax Rates Applicable To Individuals, Trusts, Estates, And Corporations; To Create An Inflationary Relief Income Tax Credit For Certain Taxpayers; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR HB1779

To Amend The Wood Energy Products And Forest Maintenance Income Tax Credit; And To Allow An Income Tax Credit For Wood Energy Products And Forest Maintenance Expansion Projects.

AR SB186

To Protect Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities.

AR HB1815

To Create An Income Tax Credit For Family Caregivers.

AR HB1210

To Amend The Tax Credit For The Support Of A Child With A Developmental Disability; And To Remove The Requirement For Recertification Of A Developmental Disability That Is Expected To Continue Indefinitely.

AR HB1398

To Amend Paisley's Law; And To Amend The Stillborn Child Income Tax Credit.

AR HB1345

To Amend The Income Tax Deduction For A Teacher's Classroom Expenses; And To Increase The Income Tax Deduction For A Teacher's Classroom Expenses.

AR HB1003

To Create Income Tax Credits For Beginning Farmers And Owners Of Agricultural Assets.

AR HB1492

To Amend The Income Tax Credit For Apprenticeship Programs; And To Increase The Income Tax Credit Allowed For Apprenticeship Programs.

AR HB1680

To Create The Arkansas Private Lands Conservation Income Tax Credit Act.

Similar Bills

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