HB228
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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a refundable qualified rent payment credit for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, but before January 1, 2031, in the amount of 25% of the qualified rent payments made during the taxable year, not to exceed $1,000; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow reporting by the Department of Revenue.
Introduced: January 7, 2026
Last action: January 14, 2026
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This bill would create a tax credit for Kentuckians who pay rent, allowing them to claim 25% of their annual rent payments on their state taxes, up to a maximum of $1,000. The credit would be refundable, meaning eligible renters could receive money back even if they owe little or no state income tax. It would apply to tax years 2027 through 2030. Who it may affect: renters across Kentucky who file state income taxes.
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