While the 2014 legislative session ended in April, Iowans should be aware of a number of new laws that take effect beginning July 1st, the start of the state’s fiscal year. Topping the list of new laws are several new initiatives aimed at boosting Iowa’s skilled workforce, including $66 million for the skilled worker job creation [...]
The Legislature passed a bill to double the tax credit available to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs). The credit is currently a $50 nonrefundable tax credit for any volunteer fire fighter or emergency medical services personnel. The bill will make the credit $100 each year. The bill also expands the credit to reserve police [...]
The House voted this week to double the tax credit available to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs). The credit is currently a $50 nonrefundable tax credit for any volunteer fire fighter or emergency medical services personnel. The bill will make the credit $100 each year. The bill also expands the credit to reserve police [...]
Volunteer fire fighters and Emergency Medical Services Personnel (EMTs) are reminded to apply for a $50 Iowa income tax credit on their 2013 taxes. The credit is intended to compensate for some of their volunteer services. In addition, often volunteer fire fighters and EMT have additional training and equipment requirements, which sometimes have to be paid [...]
