CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1337Introduced by Senator VidakFebruary 16, 2018 An act to add and repeal Sections 17053.8 and 23628 to the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately, tax levy. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1337, as introduced, Vidak. Income taxes: credits: student intern.The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law allow various credits against the taxes imposed by those laws. This bill would allow a credit against those taxes for each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2024, in an amount equal to 50% of the amount paid or incurred by a small business during the taxable year for wages paid to a student intern for the first 90 calendar days of employment.This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 17053.8 is added to the Revenue and Taxation Code, to read:17053.8. (a) For each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2024, there shall be allowed as a credit against the net tax, as defined in Section 17039, an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount paid or incurred by a small business during the taxable year for wages paid to a student intern for the first 90 calendar days of employment.(b) For purposes of this section:(1) Small business has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (14) of subdivision (b) of Section 23626.(2) Student intern means an individual who is either of the following:(A) 19 years of age or under.(B) Enrolled at an accredited community college, California State University, or University of California, taking six or more credits during the current semester or quarter or the previous semester or quarter. (c) In the case where the credit allowed by this section exceeds the net tax, the excess may be carried over to reduce the net tax in the following taxable year, and succeeding four years if necessary, until the credit is exhausted.(d) It is the intent of the Legislature to comply with Section 41.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed. SEC. 2. Section 23628 is added to the Revenue and Taxation Code, to read:23628. (a) For each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2024, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax, as defined in Section 23036, an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount paid or incurred by a small business during the taxable year for wages paid to a student intern for the first 90 calendar days of employment.(b) For purposes of this section:(1) Small business has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (14) of subdivision (b) of Section 23626.(2) Student intern means an individual who is either of the following:(A) 19 years of age or under.(B) Enrolled at an accredited community college, California State University, or University of California, taking six or more credits during the current semester or quarter or the previous semester or quarter.(c) In the case where the credit allowed by this section exceeds the tax, the excess may be carried over to reduce the tax in the following taxable year, and succeeding four years if necessary, until the credit is exhausted.(d) It is the intent of the Legislature to comply with Section 41.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.SEC. 3. This act provides for a tax levy within the meaning of Article IV of the California Constitution and shall go into immediate effect. CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1337Introduced by Senator VidakFebruary 16, 2018 An act to add and repeal Sections 17053.8 and 23628 to the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately, tax levy. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1337, as introduced, Vidak. Income taxes: credits: student intern.The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law allow various credits against the taxes imposed by those laws. This bill would allow a credit against those taxes for each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2024, in an amount equal to 50% of the amount paid or incurred by a small business during the taxable year for wages paid to a student intern for the first 90 calendar days of employment.This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1337 Introduced by Senator VidakFebruary 16, 2018 Introduced by Senator Vidak February 16, 2018 An act to add and repeal Sections 17053.8 and 23628 to the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately, tax levy. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SB 1337, as introduced, Vidak. Income taxes: credits: student intern. The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law allow various credits against the taxes imposed by those laws. This bill would allow a credit against those taxes for each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2024, in an amount equal to 50% of the amount paid or incurred by a small business during the taxable year for wages paid to a student intern for the first 90 calendar days of employment.This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy. The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law allow various credits against the taxes imposed by those laws. This bill would allow a credit against those taxes for each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2024, in an amount equal to 50% of the amount paid or incurred by a small business during the taxable year for wages paid to a student intern for the first 90 calendar days of employment. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy. ## Digest Key ## Bill Text The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 17053.8 is added to the Revenue and Taxation Code, to read:17053.8. (a) For each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2024, there shall be allowed as a credit against the net tax, as defined in Section 17039, an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount paid or incurred by a small business during the taxable year for wages paid to a student intern for the first 90 calendar days of employment.(b) For purposes of this section:(1) Small business has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (14) of subdivision (b) of Section 23626.(2) Student intern means an individual who is either of the following:(A) 19 years of age or under.(B) Enrolled at an accredited community college, California State University, or University of California, taking six or more credits during the current semester or quarter or the previous semester or quarter. (c) In the case where the credit allowed by this section exceeds the net tax, the excess may be carried over to reduce the net tax in the following taxable year, and succeeding four years if necessary, until the credit is exhausted.(d) It is the intent of the Legislature to comply with Section 41.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed. SEC. 2. Section 23628 is added to the Revenue and Taxation Code, to read:23628. (a) For each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2024, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax, as defined in Section 23036, an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount paid or incurred by a small business during the taxable year for wages paid to a student intern for the first 90 calendar days of employment.(b) For purposes of this section:(1) Small business has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (14) of subdivision (b) of Section 23626.(2) Student intern means an individual who is either of the following:(A) 19 years of age or under.(B) Enrolled at an accredited community college, California State University, or University of California, taking six or more credits during the current semester or quarter or the previous semester or quarter.(c) In the case where the credit allowed by this section exceeds the tax, the excess may be carried over to reduce the tax in the following taxable year, and succeeding four years if necessary, until the credit is exhausted.(d) It is the intent of the Legislature to comply with Section 41.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.SEC. 3. This act provides for a tax levy within the meaning of Article IV of the California Constitution and shall go into immediate effect. The people of the State of California do enact as follows: ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SECTION 1. Section 17053.8 is added to the Revenue and Taxation Code, to read:17053.8. (a) For each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2024, there shall be allowed as a credit against the net tax, as defined in Section 17039, an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount paid or incurred by a small business during the taxable year for wages paid to a student intern for the first 90 calendar days of employment.(b) For purposes of this section:(1) Small business has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (14) of subdivision (b) of Section 23626.(2) Student intern means an individual who is either of the following:(A) 19 years of age or under.(B) Enrolled at an accredited community college, California State University, or University of California, taking six or more credits during the current semester or quarter or the previous semester or quarter. (c) In the case where the credit allowed by this section exceeds the net tax, the excess may be carried over to reduce the net tax in the following taxable year, and succeeding four years if necessary, until the credit is exhausted.(d) It is the intent of the Legislature to comply with Section 41.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed. SECTION 1. Section 17053.8 is added to the Revenue and Taxation Code, to read: ### SECTION 1. 17053.8. (a) For each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2024, there shall be allowed as a credit against the net tax, as defined in Section 17039, an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount paid or incurred by a small business during the taxable year for wages paid to a student intern for the first 90 calendar days of employment.(b) For purposes of this section:(1) Small business has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (14) of subdivision (b) of Section 23626.(2) Student intern means an individual who is either of the following:(A) 19 years of age or under.(B) Enrolled at an accredited community college, California State University, or University of California, taking six or more credits during the current semester or quarter or the previous semester or quarter. (c) In the case where the credit allowed by this section exceeds the net tax, the excess may be carried over to reduce the net tax in the following taxable year, and succeeding four years if necessary, until the credit is exhausted.(d) It is the intent of the Legislature to comply with Section 41.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed. 17053.8. (a) For each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2024, there shall be allowed as a credit against the net tax, as defined in Section 17039, an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount paid or incurred by a small business during the taxable year for wages paid to a student intern for the first 90 calendar days of employment.(b) For purposes of this section:(1) Small business has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (14) of subdivision (b) of Section 23626.(2) Student intern means an individual who is either of the following:(A) 19 years of age or under.(B) Enrolled at an accredited community college, California State University, or University of California, taking six or more credits during the current semester or quarter or the previous semester or quarter. (c) In the case where the credit allowed by this section exceeds the net tax, the excess may be carried over to reduce the net tax in the following taxable year, and succeeding four years if necessary, until the credit is exhausted.(d) It is the intent of the Legislature to comply with Section 41.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed. 17053.8. (a) For each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2024, there shall be allowed as a credit against the net tax, as defined in Section 17039, an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount paid or incurred by a small business during the taxable year for wages paid to a student intern for the first 90 calendar days of employment.(b) For purposes of this section:(1) Small business has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (14) of subdivision (b) of Section 23626.(2) Student intern means an individual who is either of the following:(A) 19 years of age or under.(B) Enrolled at an accredited community college, California State University, or University of California, taking six or more credits during the current semester or quarter or the previous semester or quarter. (c) In the case where the credit allowed by this section exceeds the net tax, the excess may be carried over to reduce the net tax in the following taxable year, and succeeding four years if necessary, until the credit is exhausted.(d) It is the intent of the Legislature to comply with Section 41.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed. 17053.8. (a) For each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2024, there shall be allowed as a credit against the net tax, as defined in Section 17039, an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount paid or incurred by a small business during the taxable year for wages paid to a student intern for the first 90 calendar days of employment. (b) For purposes of this section: (1) Small business has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (14) of subdivision (b) of Section 23626. (2) Student intern means an individual who is either of the following: (A) 19 years of age or under. (B) Enrolled at an accredited community college, California State University, or University of California, taking six or more credits during the current semester or quarter or the previous semester or quarter. (c) In the case where the credit allowed by this section exceeds the net tax, the excess may be carried over to reduce the net tax in the following taxable year, and succeeding four years if necessary, until the credit is exhausted. (d) It is the intent of the Legislature to comply with Section 41. (e) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed. SEC. 2. Section 23628 is added to the Revenue and Taxation Code, to read:23628. (a) For each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2024, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax, as defined in Section 23036, an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount paid or incurred by a small business during the taxable year for wages paid to a student intern for the first 90 calendar days of employment.(b) For purposes of this section:(1) Small business has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (14) of subdivision (b) of Section 23626.(2) Student intern means an individual who is either of the following:(A) 19 years of age or under.(B) Enrolled at an accredited community college, California State University, or University of California, taking six or more credits during the current semester or quarter or the previous semester or quarter.(c) In the case where the credit allowed by this section exceeds the tax, the excess may be carried over to reduce the tax in the following taxable year, and succeeding four years if necessary, until the credit is exhausted.(d) It is the intent of the Legislature to comply with Section 41.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed. SEC. 2. Section 23628 is added to the Revenue and Taxation Code, to read: ### SEC. 2. 23628. (a) For each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2024, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax, as defined in Section 23036, an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount paid or incurred by a small business during the taxable year for wages paid to a student intern for the first 90 calendar days of employment.(b) For purposes of this section:(1) Small business has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (14) of subdivision (b) of Section 23626.(2) Student intern means an individual who is either of the following:(A) 19 years of age or under.(B) Enrolled at an accredited community college, California State University, or University of California, taking six or more credits during the current semester or quarter or the previous semester or quarter.(c) In the case where the credit allowed by this section exceeds the tax, the excess may be carried over to reduce the tax in the following taxable year, and succeeding four years if necessary, until the credit is exhausted.(d) It is the intent of the Legislature to comply with Section 41.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed. 23628. (a) For each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2024, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax, as defined in Section 23036, an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount paid or incurred by a small business during the taxable year for wages paid to a student intern for the first 90 calendar days of employment.(b) For purposes of this section:(1) Small business has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (14) of subdivision (b) of Section 23626.(2) Student intern means an individual who is either of the following:(A) 19 years of age or under.(B) Enrolled at an accredited community college, California State University, or University of California, taking six or more credits during the current semester or quarter or the previous semester or quarter.(c) In the case where the credit allowed by this section exceeds the tax, the excess may be carried over to reduce the tax in the following taxable year, and succeeding four years if necessary, until the credit is exhausted.(d) It is the intent of the Legislature to comply with Section 41.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed. 23628. (a) For each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2024, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax, as defined in Section 23036, an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount paid or incurred by a small business during the taxable year for wages paid to a student intern for the first 90 calendar days of employment.(b) For purposes of this section:(1) Small business has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (14) of subdivision (b) of Section 23626.(2) Student intern means an individual who is either of the following:(A) 19 years of age or under.(B) Enrolled at an accredited community college, California State University, or University of California, taking six or more credits during the current semester or quarter or the previous semester or quarter.(c) In the case where the credit allowed by this section exceeds the tax, the excess may be carried over to reduce the tax in the following taxable year, and succeeding four years if necessary, until the credit is exhausted.(d) It is the intent of the Legislature to comply with Section 41.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed. 23628. (a) For each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2024, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax, as defined in Section 23036, an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount paid or incurred by a small business during the taxable year for wages paid to a student intern for the first 90 calendar days of employment. (b) For purposes of this section: (1) Small business has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (14) of subdivision (b) of Section 23626. (2) Student intern means an individual who is either of the following: (A) 19 years of age or under. (B) Enrolled at an accredited community college, California State University, or University of California, taking six or more credits during the current semester or quarter or the previous semester or quarter. (c) In the case where the credit allowed by this section exceeds the tax, the excess may be carried over to reduce the tax in the following taxable year, and succeeding four years if necessary, until the credit is exhausted. (d) It is the intent of the Legislature to comply with Section 41. (e) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed. SEC. 3. This act provides for a tax levy within the meaning of Article IV of the California Constitution and shall go into immediate effect. SEC. 3. This act provides for a tax levy within the meaning of Article IV of the California Constitution and shall go into immediate effect. SEC. 3. This act provides for a tax levy within the meaning of Article IV of the California Constitution and shall go into immediate effect. ### SEC. 3.