Published February 12, 2013, 07:34 AM
No tax credit for renters
A bill to provide a break to renters, sponsored by Rep. Lois Delmore, D-Grand Forks, failed in the House by a 29-57 vote.
A bill to provide a break to renters, sponsored by Rep. Lois Delmore, D-Grand Forks, failed in the House by a 29-57 vote.
Under House Bill 1221, renters would have received a 5 percent tax credit on $7,200 rent paid.
The state would have lost $62.1 million from its general fund during the 2013-15 biennium.
She said the Legislature has worked hard to provide property tax relief to North Dakotans, but renters have not benefited from the state’s efforts.
“Many states offer tax credit to ensure citizens are treated equitably,” she said.
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