Enlarge image | R-540CNR (7/15) Nonrefundable Credits Reduction Worksheet Tax Year (Act 125) for IT-540, IT-540B or IT-540B-NRA 2014 and Prior Tax Years Col 2: Amount prior to Allowable Col. 3: Amount allowed Line Column 1: Description Act 125 Reduction Portion under Act 125 1. Education Credit 72% Schedule G Reductions 2. Credit for Certain Disabilities 72% 3. Credit for Contribution To Educational Institutions 72% 4. Credit for Certain Federal Credits 72% Additional Nonrefundable Credits from Schedule G For each credit, enter the associated code, along with the dollar amounts. See instructions. 5. 72% 6. 72% 7. 72% 8. 72% 9. 72% 10. 72% Description Code Description Code Description Code Premium Tax 100 Owner of Newly Constructed Previously Unemployed 208 145 Commercial Fishing 105 Accessible Home Recycling Credit 210 Family Responsibility 110 Qualified Playground 150 Basic Skills Training 212 Small Town Doctor/Dentist 115 Debt Issuance 155 New Jobs Credit 224 Bone Marrow 120 Donations of Materials, Equip- Refunds by Utilities 226 175 Law Enforcement Education 125 ment, Advisors, Instructors Eligible Re-entrants 228 First Time Drug Offenders 130 Other 199 Neighborhood Assistance 230 Bulletproof Vest 135 Atchafalaya Trace 200 Cane River Heritage 232 Nonviolent Offenders 140 Organ Donation 202 LCDFI 258 Other 299 |
Enlarge image | R-540CNRi (7/15) Instructions Nonrefundable Credits Reduction Worksheet (Act 125) for IT-540, IT-540B or IT-540B-NRA 2014 and Prior Tax Years This worksheet has been created to reflect the reduction in certain income tax credits according to Act 125 of the 2015 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. The reductions are applicable when claimed on any return filed on or after July 1, 2015, but before June 30, 2018 regardless of the taxable year the return relates. Please refer to Revenue Information Bulletin 015-018 for information regarding amended returns and 2014 returns filed on extension. This worksheet should be used in completing your individual income tax return. Round all amounts to the nearest dollar. All references to Schedule G also include Schedule G-NR for those filing IT-540-B and Schedule G-NRA for those filing IT-540B- NRA unless otherwise stated. In the box labeled “Tax Year”, enter the tax year for which you are 100- Premium Tax – R.S. 47:227 provides a credit for premium completing this worksheet. taxes paid during the preceding 12 months by an insurance company authorized to do business in Louisiana. Enter the Line 1 – Enter the amount of the education credit by multiplying premium tax credit in Column 2. Multiply the calculated credit by the amount of dependents who attended school from 72 percent (.72). Enter the result in Column 3 and on Schedule G kindergarten through 12th grade by $25. Enter the amount in the of your tax return. Column 2. The total amount calculated is then multiplied by 72 percent (.72) to arrive at the allowed amount. Enter the result in 105- Commercial Fishing – Calculate the credit according Column 3 of your worksheet and on your tax return. See table to R.S. 47:297(C) and enter the amount in Column 2. Multiply below for tax periods and line numbers. calculated amount by 72% (.72). Enter the result in Column 3 and on Schedule G of your tax return. IT-540B 110 – Family Responsibility – R.S. 47:297(F) provides a credit Tax Year IT-540 IT-540B NRA for the amount contributed in a family responsibility program 2006 Schedule G Schedule G Schedule G under the provisions of R.S. 46:449. A credit of 33.3 percent of code 099 code 099 code 099 the contribution, not to exceed $200 was previously allowed prior to Act 125. Enter calculated amount in Column 2. Multiply amount 2007-2014 Line 13 Line 14 Line 13A by 72 percent (.72). Enter the result, limited to $160, in Column 3 and on Schedule G of your tax return. Line 2 – A credit of $100 was previously allowed prior to Act 125 for each qualifying individuals. In Column 2, multiply $100 by the number 115 Small Town Doctor/Dentist – R.S. 47:297(H) provides a credit of qualifying dependents calculated on Schedule G. Calculate the for certified medical doctors and dentists licensed to practice in reduced amount by multiplying calculated credit by 72 percent (.72). certain areas of Louisiana. A credit equal to your tax, up to $5,000, Enter the result in Column 3 and on Schedule G, Line 2. was previously allowed prior to Act 125. In the Column 2, enter $5,000. Multiply amount by 72 percent (.72). Enter the result in Line 3- Compute the value of the property donated to an Column 3 and on Schedule G of your tax return. educational institution in Louisiana. Multiply the amount computed by 40 percent. Enter this amount in Column 2. Multiply 120 – Bone Marrow – R.S. 47:297(I) provides a credit to the calculated credit by 72 percent (.72) to arrive at the reduced employers authorized to do business in the state who incur bone credit allowed. Enter the result in Column 3 and on Schedule G, marrow donor expense by developing a bone marrow donation Line 3B. program, educating employees related to bone marrow donations, making payments to a health care provider for determining tissue Line 4 – Taxpayers are allowed a credit of 10 percent of the types of potential donors, and paying wages to an employee certain federal credits. Refer to the instructions for the tax year for time related to tissue typing and bone marrow donation. The you are filing for the qualifying federal credits (R.S. 47:297(B)). amount of the credit allowed was 25 percent of the bone marrow If the credit was not used on the federal return because of the donor expense paid or incurred by the employer during the tax alternative minimum tax, you must reduce this amount by the year prior to Act 125. Enter the credit amount in the Column 2. portion of the credit that was not used. Enter the total federal Multiply calculated amount by 72 percent (.72). Enter the result in credit on Line 4A of the Schedule G. Multiply Line 4A by 10 Column 3 and on Schedule G of your tax return. percent and enter the result or $25, whichever is less, in Column 2. Multiply the calculated credit by 72 percent (.72) to arrive at the 125 – Law Enforcement Education – R.S. 47:297(J) provides reduced credit allowed. Enter the result or $18, whichever is less, a credit for certain law enforcement officers and specified in Column 3 and on Schedule G, Line 4B. employees of the Louisiana Departments of Public Safety or Corrections for specific post-secondary educational expenses ADDITIONAL NONREFUNDABLE CREDITS FROM SCHEDULE G incurred in the pursuit of an undergraduate degree related to law enforcement. The amount of the credit per tax year is equal to the The additional nonrefundable credits that were reduced by Act lesser of the tax due, or 100 percent of the educational expenses, 125 are referenced individually by a three-digit code. Enter the or $750. Enter credit amount in Column 2. Multiply Column 2 by credit identifying code in Column 1, and the dollar amounts in 72 percent (.72). Enter the result or $540, whichever is less, in the appropriate spaces in Column 2 and 3 on Lines 5 through 10. Column 3 and on Schedule G of your tax return. Also enter the credit description, identifying code, and the dollar amount from Column 3 in the appropriate spaces on Schedule G, 130 – First Time Drug Offenders – R.S. 47:297(K) provides a Lines 5 through 10. credit for a taxpayer who provides full-time employment to an individual who has been convicted of a first time drug offense, and NOTE: Use only the codes referenced in the table on this who is less than 25 years of age at the time of initial employment. worksheet. A credit of $200 per taxable year per eligible employee was previously allowed prior to Act 125. List the amount of the credit |
Enlarge image | R-540CNRi (7/15) in the Column 2. Multiply Column 2 by 72 percent (.72). Enter the credit per eligible employee for hiring a previously unemployed result in Column 3 and on Schedule G of your tax return. person who participates in the Family Independence Work Program in a newly created full-time job. Enter calculated credit 135 – Bulletproof Vest – R.S. 47:297(L) provides a credit for amount in Column 2. Multiply amount by 72 percent (.72). Enter the purchase of a bulletproof vest for certain law enforcement the result in Column 3 and on Schedule G of your tax return. personnel. The credit is limited to $100 prior to Act 125. Enter $100 in Column 2. Multiply Column 2 by 72 percent (.72). Enter 210 – Recycling Credit – R.S. 47:6005 provides a credit for the result in Column 3 and on Schedule G of your tax return. the purchase of certain equipment or service contracts related to recycling. The credit must be certified by the Louisiana 140 – Nonviolent Offenders – R.S. 47:297(O) provides a credit Department of Environmental Quality and a copy of the for a taxpayer who provides full-time employment to an individual certification must be attached to the return. Enter credit amount who has been convicted of a first-time nonviolent offense, has in Column 2. Multiply amount by 72 percent (.72). Enter the result completed a court-ordered program certified by the employee’s in Column 3 and on Schedule G of your tax return. probation officer, and has worked 180 days. The credit is equal to $200 per qualifying employee prior to Act 125. In Column 2, enter 212 – Basic Skills Training – R.S. 47:6009 provides a credit credit amount. Multiply Column 2 by 72 percent (.72). Enter the for employers who pay for training to bring employees’ reading, result in Column 3 and on Schedule G of your tax return. writing, or mathematical skills to at least the 12th grade level. The credit is limited to $250 per participating employee, not to 145 – Owner of Newly Constructed Accessible Home – R.S. exceed $30,000 for the tax year. Enter credit amount in Column 2. 47:297(P) provides a credit for a taxpayer who owns a newly Multiply amount by 72 percent (.72). Enter the result in Column 3 constructed one or two-family dwelling on which the homestead and on Schedule G of your tax return. exemption is claimed. The dwelling must include certain accessible and barrier free design elements. Prior to Act 125, the 224 – New Jobs Credit – R.S. 47:34 and R.S. 47:287.749 provide credit is for the lesser of $1,000 or tax, and is taken in the taxable a credit to employers who establish or expand a business in the year that the construction of the dwelling is completed. Enter state. Prior to Act 125, the credit is limited to 50% of tax. Calculate calculated credit amount in Column 2. Multiply Column 2 by 72 credit based on revised statue and enter amount in Column 2. percent (.72). Enter the result in Column 3 and on Schedule G of Multiply amount by 72 percent (.72). Enter the result in Column 3 your tax return. and on Schedule G of your tax return. 150 – Qualified Playgrounds – R.S. 47:6008 provides a credit 226 – Refund by Utilities – R.S. 47:287.664 provides a credit for for donations to assist qualified playgrounds. Prior to Act 125, the 100 percent of certain court ordered refunds made by utilities to credit is for the lesser of $1,000 or one-half of the value of the its customers. Enter credit amount in Column 2. Multiply amount cash, equipment, goods, or services donated. Enter calculated by 72 percent (.72). Enter the result in Column 3 and on Schedule credit amount in Column 2. Multiply Column 2 by 72 percent (.72). G of your tax return. Enter the result in 3 and on Schedule G of your tax return. 228 – Eligible Re-entrants – R.S. 47:287.748 provides a credit 155 – Debt Issuance – R.S. 47:6017 provides a credit for the to a taxpayer who employs an eligible re-entrant in Louisiana. filing fee paid to the Louisiana State Bond Commission, which The credit shall be one hundred fifty dollars per eligible re-entrant is incurred by an economic development corporation in the employed, but shall not exceed 50 percent of income tax. Enter preparation and issuance of bonds. Enter credit amount in credit amount in Column 2. Multiply amount by 72 percent (.72). Column 2. Multiply amount by 72 percent (.72). Enter the result in Enter the result in Column 3 and on Schedule G of your tax Column 3 and on Schedule G of your tax return. return. 175 – Donations of Materials, Equipment, Advisors, 230 – Neighborhood Assistance – R.S. 47:35 and R.S. Instructors – R.S. 47:6012 provides a credit for employers within 47:287.753 provide a credit for an entity engaged in the activities the state for donations of the newest technology available in of providing neighborhood assistance, job training, and education materials, equipment, or instructors to public training providers, for individuals, community services, or crime prevention in secondary and postsecondary vocational-technical schools, Louisiana. Prior to Act 125, the credit is for up to 70 percent of the community colleges, or apprenticeship programs registered with amount contributed for investment in programs approved by the the Louisiana Workforce Commission to assist in the development Commissioner of Administration, and the credit shall not exceed of training programs designed to meet industry needs. The credit $250,000 annually. Enter credit amount in Column 2. The credit is for 50 percent of the value of the donated materials, equipment, is now limited to 50 percent of amount contributed and limited to or services rendered by the instructor. When taken with other $180,000 annually. Enter reduced calculated amount in Column 3 applicable credits, this credit cannot exceed 20 percent of the and on Schedule G of your tax return. employer’s tax liability for any taxable year. Enter calculated credit amount in Column 2. Multiply amount by 72 percent (.72). Enter 232 – Cane River Heritage – R.S. 47:6026 provides a credit for the result in Column 3 and on Schedule G of your tax return. a heritage-based cottage industry located or to be located in the Cane River Heritage Area Development Zone. The taxpayer must 199 – Other – Reserved for future credits. enter into a contract with the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism. Enter credit amount in Column 2. 200 – Atchafalaya Trace – R.S. 25:1226.4 provides a credit to Multiply Column 2 by 72 percent (.72). Enter the result in Column certain heritage-based cottage industries that have entered into 3 and on Schedule G of your tax return. a contract with the State Board of Commerce and Industry. Enter credit amount in Column 2. Multiply amount by 80 percent (.80). 258 – LA Community Development Financial Institution Enter the result in Column 3 and on Schedule G of your tax return. (LCDFI )– R.S. 51:3085 et seq. provides a credit for certain investments in an LCDFI to encourage the expansion of 202 – Organ Donation – R.S. 47:297(N) provides a credit equal businesses in economically distressed areas. Prior to Act 125, to certain expenses incurred by an individual or spouse for a the credit shall be calculated at 75 percent of investment. Enter living organ donation, up to $10,000. Enter calculated credit calculated credit amount in Column 2. Under Act 125 , the credit amount in Column 2. Multiply amount by 72 percent (.72). Enter shall be calculated at 54 percent of investment. Enter calculated the result in Column 3 and on Schedule G of your tax return. credit in Column 3 and on Schedule G of your tax return. 208 – Previously Unemployed – R.S. 47:6004 provides a $750 299 – Other – reserved for future credits |