Q&A
Data on tax break eligibility and enrollment
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Council Member Brannan asks about available data comparing the number of taxpayers eligible for tax breaks versus those actually enrolled. Jacob Capistran provides information on DOF's efforts to determine eligibility and enrollment numbers.
- In 2022, DOF identified about 135,000 eligible households for SCRIE
- Eligibility for SCHE and DHE is still being determined, with numbers expected in the coming months
- DOF works with the state to determine eligible populations for these programs
Justin Brannan
0:17:50
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0:17:51
And does DOF have available data that that would, give us the the the info we need to compare the number of taxpayers who are eligible for a tax break versus those who are actually taking advantage of the tax break?
Jacob Capistran
0:18:06
In 2022, we did this for screed recipients.
0:18:08
We we paired some data that we had from the state level, and we found about a 135,000 eligible households.
0:18:14
Screed Re is a little different because we use, we we do that based off income, but there's other criteria for Screed Re.
0:18:19
It's a little bit different than Chidi He, and we're not aware of everyone in that in that population, we're not aware of everyone's rental status and what what what they pay for rent, which is critical.
0:18:28
As for CHI and DHE, we work with the state as well to to determine eligible population.
0:18:33
Upcoming there should be upcoming numbers in the next few months that we will have to determine the eligible populations for these programs.