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 The California Alliance For Consumer Protection
37 Derow Court, Sacramento, Ca. 95833
(916) 923-2215 fax (916) 923-2216
www.consumeradvocacy.com * ssorleahcim@comcast.net
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Problem(s):
California is facing staggering problems with respect to increasing high school drop out rates.
EXAMPLE:
Without judgment as to why, no mater what’s being done, the number is either way too high or simply needs to stop growing because those who drop out of school ultimately cost the state more money than if they stayed in school.
Proposed Solution:
In an effort to reward those who graduate from either high school & college, the government should create a program that rewards their graduations by funneling them specifically designed, one time "tax breaks on electronic equipment”, (with the focus being computers, software & on-line services).
PROPOSED SPECIFIC:
To accomplish this, California’s legislature should reward those who graduate from high school with a one time $1,000 tax credit towards the purchase of a computer, software or on-line services. If someone graduates with a two year college degree, they should be eligible to receive a one time $2,000 credit. When they graduate from college they will receive a one time $4,000 credit.
Possible Support:
- Colleges and Schools
- Economists
- Computer and Software Companies
- Students and Voters
- On-line Providers
Possible Opposition:
Franchise Tax Board
Arguments In Support:
1) Good incentive and reward for the entire student body;
2) Good way to help save jobs while stimulating the economy;
3) Only available to those who are employed and purchase the equipment.
Arguments In Opposition:
1) To expensive of a program for the government to operate.
Section Affected: As Per Legislative Council
Language Attached: Yes, based on the following:
1) If you graduate from high school and file/pay taxes, you may purchase $1,000 (in any combination) worth of computer equipment, software or on-line services, and write it off as a tax credit;
2) If you graduate from college with an Associates of Arts Degree or some other 2 year degree, you are become eligible for a $2,000 tax credit;
3) If you graduate from an accredited 4 year college, you will receive a $4,000 tax credit;
4) To be eligible, you must have graduated from an accredited institution and a Social Security Number;
5) Earned credits are not transferable;
6) Must be from accredited schools.
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