BPoM To Lead Stillbirth Tax Credit Legislation in 2017
When the Wisconsin Legislature convenes for 2017, Bereaved Parents of Madison will be visiting our state representatives in the hopes of getting a legislative proposal to a vote. Bereaved Parents of Madison, along with a coalition of groups across the state will propose a bill that will give a state tax credit to families who’ve experienced stillbirth. The proposed legislation is modeled after a law recently enacted in the state of Minnesota, which allows an individual a $2,000 tax credit for each stillborn child. A certificate of birth resulting in a stillbirth, which Wisconsin already issues, is required for the credit. This legislation is another way to have our babies recognized and hopefully ease some of the pain of not being able to claim them as dependents come tax time.
If interested in lobbying with us this year, please contact Education and Outreach Chair Rebecca Markert by subscribing below or emailing bereavedparentsofmadison@gmail.com |
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