2006 Kansas Code - 65-7107

      65-7107.   Same; income tax credit for contributions; limitations. (a) Appropriate state agencies are hereby directed to amend their state plans to protect the benefits of those receiving such benefits by adding language consistent with the following: Any funds in an individual development account, including accrued interest, shall be disregarded when determining eligibility to receive the amount of any public assistance or benefits.

      (b)   A program contributor shall be allowed a credit against state income tax imposed under the Kansas income tax act in an amount equal to 25% of the contribution amount.

      (c)   The institute shall verify all tax credit claims by contributors. The administration of the community-based organization, with the cooperation of the participating financial institutions, shall submit the names of contributors and the total amount each contributor contributes to the individual development account reserve fund for the calendar year. The institute shall determine the date by which such information shall be submitted to the institute by the local administrator. The institute shall submit verification of qualified tax credits pursuant to K.S.A. 65-7101 through 65-7107 and amendments thereto to the department of revenue.

      (d)   The total tax credits authorized pursuant to this section shall not exceed $6,250 in any fiscal year.

      (e)   The provisions of this section shall be applicable to all taxable years commencing after December 31, 2002.

      History:   L. 2001, ch. 176, § 7; July 1.