Signed by Governor Butch Otter

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands food tax credits for Idaho taxpayers.

Highlights:

- Establishes a $50 credit for anyone with a taxable income of $1,000 or less, and a $30 credit for anyone with a taxable income greater than $1,000 [sec. 2 (1)]. - Increases the tax credit by $10 every year until the credit reaches $100 [sec. 2 (1)]. - Increases the tax credit by $20 for anyone age 65 or older [sec. 2 (3)]. - Prohibits undocumented immigrants from receiving the credit [sec. 2 (8)]. - Allows anyone who is not required to file a tax return to still receive the tax credit [sec. 2 (2)]. - Provides taxpayers with the option of donating their credit to the state cooperative welfare fund [sec. 2 (12)].

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