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AB-547 • 2026

Personal Income Tax Law: credits: in vitro fertilization.

Personal Income Tax Law: credits: in vitro fertilization.

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Sponsor
Tangipa
Last action
Official status
Assembly - Died - Appropriations
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text contains conflicting date ranges (2025-2030 and 2026-2031) likely due to amendments; the final effective dates cannot be confirmed from this excerpt alone.

Tax Credit for In Vitro Fertilization Costs

AB-547 creates a state income tax credit of up to $5,000 for qualified taxpayers who pay for in vitro fertilization during specific years.

What This Bill Does

  • Allows a tax credit against personal income taxes for costs related to in vitro fertilization.
  • Limits the total credit amount to $5,000 per taxable year.
  • Applies only to expenses paid or incurred between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2030.
  • Requires specific goals, performance indicators, and data collection rules for this new tax credit.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Qualified taxpayers as defined by the bill
  • Individuals paying or incurring costs for in vitro fertilization

Terms To Know

Tax Credit
An amount that reduces the total tax a person owes to the government.
In Vitro Fertilization
A medical procedure defined by this bill for which expenses may be credited.
Taxable Year
The 12-month period when a person reports their income and pays taxes.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The exact definition of 'qualified taxpayer' is not detailed in the provided text.
  • The specific list of expenses that count as qualified costs for this credit is not listed here.
  • The source material shows conflicting dates (2025-2030 vs 2026-2031) due to amendments, so the exact start and end years are unclear.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Assembly - Died - Appropriations

Official Summary Text

Personal Income Tax Law: credits: in vitro fertilization.