AB 5 — Income tax credit: qualified principal residence.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 5 do?

The Personal Income Tax Law authorizes various credits against the taxes imposed by that law, including a credit against those taxes in an amount equal to the lesser of 5% of the purchase price of a qualified principal residence, as defined, or $10,000, for purchases made between March 1, 2009, and before March 1, 2010, subject to specified restrictions. This bill would authorize a credit against those taxes in an amount equal to the lesser of 5% of the purchase price of a qualified principal residence, as defined, or $10,000, for purchases made between May 1, 2010, and on or before December 31, 2010, or on or after December 31, 2010, and before August 1, 2011, subject to specified restrictions, including the submission of a certification to the Franchise Tax Board by either the taxpayer or seller, made under the penalty of perjury, that the residence has either never been occupied or that the taxpayer is a first-time home buyer. This bill would limit the total amount of credits to $100,000,000 and would require that the aggregate limitation of $50,000,000 in credits for the purchase of qualified principal residences that have never been occupied be reduced by 70% of the credit amount allocated under each certification by the Franchise Tax Board, and would require that the aggregate limitation of $50,000,000 in credits for the purchase of a qualified principal residence by first-time home buyers be reduced by 57% of the credit amount allocated under each certification by the Franchise Tax Board. By expanding the definition of an existing crime, this bill imposes a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.

Who sponsors AB 5?

AB 5 is sponsored by Caballero.

What is the current status of AB 5?

This bill died with 2009-2010, 6th Special Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Where can I track AB 5?

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