SB 59 — Taxes: credits: qualified employees.

1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 1 voted No

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 59 do?

The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law authorize various credits against the taxes imposed by those laws, including a hiring credit for qualified taxpayers who hire qualified employees, as defined, within enterprise zones, Manufacturing Enhancement Areas, targeted tax areas, and LAMBRAS, subject to specified criteria. This bill would, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2010, authorize a hiring credit under those respective laws for qualified taxpayers who hire qualified employees, as defined. The California Constitution authorizes the Governor to declare a fiscal emergency and to call the Legislature into special session for that purpose. The Governor issued a proclamation declaring a fiscal emergency, and calling a special session for this purpose, on January 8, 2010. This bill would state that it addresses the fiscal emergency declared by the Governor by proclamation issued on January 8, 2010, pursuant to the California Constitution. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.

Who sponsors SB 59?

SB 59 is sponsored by Dutton.

What is the current status of SB 59?

This bill died with 2009-2010, 8th 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 SB 59?

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