A California lawmaker is trying to make sure reparations payments to Black residents do not get taxed if the effort becomes a reality."For generations, descendants of formerly enslaved people have been denied both justice and economic opportunity," Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, a Democrat representing Inglewood district, said in a statement announcing the bill aiming to establish the measure."Reparations are meant to repair harm, not be partially taken back through taxation."Assembly Bill 2186, introduced by McKinnor, would protect future reparations payments or benefits from the state’s personal income taxes, assuming that federal, state or local reparations programs are approved. CHAOS ERUPTS AT NY REPARATIONS HEARING AS ‘FOUNDATIONAL’ BLACK AMERICANS CLASH WITH LEFT-LEANING GROUPSA California lawmaker is trying to make sure reparations payments to Black residents do not get taxed if the effort becomes a reality.
(GETTY)Per the bill, the measure would apply for "taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and before January 1, 2032, gross income shall not include any reparations benefit or payment received by a taxpayer during the taxable year." The bill also states that a "reparations benefit or payment means any monetary payment, grant, trust distribution, debt forgiveness, or other financial compensation…"McKinnor did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.The measure was sent to the California Senate for further review.If passed by the Senate, it would be considered by Gov.
Gavin Newsom. "California is actively preparing for the implementation of reparations programs," McKinnor said."We must ensure that recipients receive the full benefit of these efforts."Black residents in Evanston, Illinois received payments of $25K to cover housing expenses.Progressive Rep.
Shri Thanedar, D-Mich, in March revived the effort for reparations on the federal level through a bill that would set up a commission to "study and distribute land ...