(a)
Any individual may designate on the tax return that a contribution in excess of the tax liability, if any, be made to the Child Victims of Human Trafficking Fund established by Section 18809.1. That designation is to be used as a voluntary contribution on the tax return.
(b)
The contributions shall be in full dollar amounts and may be
made individually by each signatory on a joint return.
(c)
A designation under subdivision (a) shall be made for any taxable year on the original return for that taxable year, and once made, shall be irrevocable. In the event that payments and credits reported on the return, together with any other credits associated with the individual’s account, do not exceed the individual’s tax liability, the return shall be treated as though no designation has been made.
(d)
If an individual designates a contribution to more than one account or fund listed on the tax return, and the amount available is insufficient to satisfy the total amount designated, the contribution shall be allocated among the designees on a pro rata basis.
(e)
When another voluntary contribution designation is removed from the tax return or as soon as
space is available, the Franchise Tax Board shall revise the form of the return to include a space labeled “Child Victims of Human Trafficking Fund” to allow for the designation permitted under subdivision (a). The form shall also include in the instructions information that the contribution may be in the amount of one dollar ($1) or more and that the contribution shall be used to fund community-based organizations that serve minor victims of human trafficking that meet the standards described in Section 13837 of the Penal Code and that agree to use the funds to provide services to minors, who are victims of human trafficking.
(f)
A deduction shall be allowed under Article 6 (commencing with Section 17201) of Chapter 3 of Part 10 for any contribution made pursuant to subdivision (a).