Section 27-7-22.49 - Income tax credit for eligible taxpayers for certain employment-related expenses(1) As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (a) "Employment-related expenses" means and has the same definition as such term has in 26 USCS Section 21.(b) "Qualifying individual" means and has the same definition as such term has in 26 USCS Section 21(b)(1)(A).(2) Subject to the provisions of this section, any taxpayer allowed to claim a federal income tax credit under 26 USCS Section 21 for employment-related expenses incurred related to one (1) or more qualifying individuals shall be allowed a credit against the taxes imposed under this chapter in the manner prescribed in this section. The amount of the credit shall be equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount of the federal income tax credit lawfully claimed by the taxpayer for such employment-related expenses on the taxpayer's federal income tax return. However, the amount of credit that may be utilized by a taxpayer in a taxable year shall be limited to an amount not to exceed the total tax liability of the taxpayer for the taxes imposed under this chapter. In order to claim the credit provided for in this section, a taxpayer must claim the federal income tax credit on the taxpayer's federal income tax return and have an adjusted gross income for such return of not more than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). A taxpayer must provide a copy of such return and any other information required by the department.