SB1596

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

Introduced·1/12/26
Draft Text

SB1596 amends Tennessee tax law to allow a credit for contributions to eligible charitable organizations.

SB1596 amends Tennessee tax law to allow a credit for contributions to eligible charitable organizations. The credit is equal to fifty percent of the contribution, up to a maximum of $5,000 per qualified business per contribution. To qualify, businesses must contribute to organizations that are exempt from federal income tax, are nonprofit, and have residents of Tennessee comprising at least 50% of their beneficiaries. The credit can be carried forward for up to 25 years.

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Calendar

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 17

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate FW&M Revenue Subcommittee

Mar 10

Senate

Placed on Senate FW&M Revenue Subcommittee calendar for 3/17/2026

Feb 10

Senate

Refer to Senate FW&M Revenue Subcommittee