HB1494

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 56 and Title 67, Chapter 4, relative to tax credits.

Introduced·1/9/26

Establishes a tax credit for contributions to eligible charitable organizations in Tennessee.

This bill amends Tennessee tax law to allow a tax credit for contributions made by qualified businesses to eligible charitable organizations. The credit is equal to fifty percent of the contribution, up to a maximum of $5,000 per business per year. To qualify, organizations must meet specific criteria, including being exempt from federal income tax, being a nonprofit formed under Tennessee law, and having a significant portion of their beneficiaries from certain counties.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 2

House

Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee with a negative recommendation

Feb 25

House

Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/2/2026

Jan 14

House

P2C, ref. to Government Operations Committee for Review - Finance, Ways & Means Committee