Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2424

Introduced
2/16/23  
Refer
2/16/23  

Caption

Establishing a refundable income, privilege and premium tax credit for direct payments made by employers to student loans on behalf of a qualified employee.

Impact

If enacted, HB 2424 could significantly modify the landscape of how student loans are managed in relation to employer contributions. By offering a tax credit, the bill encourages businesses to take part actively in facilitating the reduction of student loan debt among their employees. This could lead to a shift in the responsibility of managing student loan debt from individual employees to a combined effort with their employers, potentially resulting in greater economic stability for employees burdened with such debts.

Summary

House Bill 2424 aims to establish a refundable income, privilege, and premium tax credit for employers who make direct payments towards their employees' student loans. This initiative is a response to the growing burden of student loan debt on working individuals and seeks to provide financial relief through incentivizing employers to assist their workforce in paying off their educational responsibilities. By implementing this tax credit, the bill promotes employer participation in the financial wellbeing of their employees, which may enhance employee retention and job satisfaction.

Contention

Debate around HB 2424 may arise regarding ethical concerns about employers’ involvement in student loan payments. Critics might argue that while the intention is to alleviate the financial burden on employees, it could lead to increased scrutiny and control over the employee-employer relationship. Additionally, there may be concerns that such incentives could favor certain industries over others, potentially widening the gap in support available to employees in different sectors. Ensuring that this credit is accessible to all eligible businesses, irrespective of size or industry, will likely be a crucial point of contention during discussions.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HB2544

Establishing an income, privilege and premium tax credit for employers that employ members of the Kansas army and air national guard and establishing an income tax credit for employees that are members thereof.

KS HB2090

Establishing the Kansas employee emergency savings account (KEESA) program to allow eligible employers to establish employee savings accounts, providing an income and privilege tax credit for certain eligible employer deposits to such employee savings accounts and providing a subtraction modification for certain employee deposits to such savings accounts.

KS HB2064

Establishing the Kansas employee emergency savings account (KEESA) program to allow eligible employers to establish employee savings accounts, providing an income and privilege tax credit for certain eligible employer deposits to such employee savings accounts and providing a subtraction modification for certain employee deposits to such savings accounts.

KS HB4936

Corporate income tax: credits; make it in Michigan credit for taxpayers that make qualified student loan payments on behalf of qualified employees who relocated to this state for employment; create. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 677a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4933'23, HB 4937'23

KS HB4937

Corporate income tax: credits; make it in Michigan credit for taxpayers that make qualified student loan payments on behalf of qualified employees who are graduates of this state; create. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 677. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4933'23, HB 4936'23

KS HB2425

Establishing a refundable income tax credit for tuition payments made to postsecondary educational institutions.

KS SB00072

An Act Establishing A Tax Credit For Employers That Make Payments On Certain Loans Issued To Employees By The Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority.

KS HB1602

Revenue and taxation; income tax credits; qualified employees; qualified employers effective date.

KS SB106

Income tax; providing credit for employers who make payments on student loan debt of employees. Effective date.

KS HB2097

Enacting the Kansas film and digital media industry production development act, providing a tax credit, sales tax exemption and loans and grants to incentivize film, video and digital media production in Kansas, establishing a program to be administered by the secretary of commerce for the purpose of developing such production in Kansas, requiring the secretary of commerce to issue reports on the economic impact, providing sales tax exemptions for purchases by a certain community theaters and purchases and sales made by the friends of cedar crest association and establishing an income, privilege and premium tax credit for employers that employ members of the Kansas army and air national guard and establishing an income tax credit for employees that are members thereof.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.