Current through December 10, 2024
Section 27-210-54-106 - Election1. When the election must be made - An Eligible Retired Public Safety Officer may elect to have the tax exclusion apply in any taxable year to eligible premiums withheld from his or her retirement or disability retirement benefit and paid by the retirement plan directly to the insurance provider. An Eligible Retired Public Safety Officer will make the election on the retiree's IRS Form 1040, in accordance with the instructions thereto2. Amount of Tax Exclusion- An Eligible Retired Public Safety Officer is only permitted to have actual eligible insurance premiums excluded from taxation in an aggregate amount from all plans not to exceed $3,000, even if he or she is receiving benefits from more than one retirement plan, e.g., a defined benefit plan such as PERS, MHSPRS or MRS, and an IRC Section 457 (Mississippi Deferred Compensation Plan) or 403(b) plan.27 Miss. Code. R. 210-54-106