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HB2520 • 2025

Allows a credit against income taxes for up to three years for employment of qualified military veterans if the wage requirement is met.

Allows a credit against income taxes for up to three years for employment of qualified military veterans if the wage requirement is met.

Labor Taxes
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Evans
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans with subsequent referral to Revenue.

  3. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Allows a taxpayer to claim, for up to three years, a credit against their income tax if the taxpayer employs a qualified veteran. Requires the taxpayer to pay at least the required wage. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.9).
Allows a credit against income taxes for up to three years for employment of qualified military veterans if the wage requirement is met.
Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and before January 1, 2033.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to tax credits for employment of qualified military veterans; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee