(a)
An individual may designate on the tax return that a contribution in excess of tax liability, if any, be made to the Keep Arts in Schools Fund established by Section 18892.
(b)
A contribution shall be in a full dollar amount and may be made individually by each signatory on a joint return.
(c)
A designation made under subdivision
(a) shall be made for any taxable year on the original return for that taxable year, and once made shall be irrevocable. If payments and credits reported on the return, together with any other credits associated with the taxpayer’s account do not exceed the taxpayer’s tax liability, if any, the return shall be treated as though a designation had not been made. If a designee is not specified, the contribution shall, after reimbursement of the direct actual costs of the Franchise Tax Board for the collection and administration of funds under this article, be transferred to the General Fund.
(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 designated accounts on a pro rata basis.
(e)
The Franchise Tax
Board shall revise the form of the return to include a space labeled the “Keep Arts in Schools 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 by the Arts Council for the allocation of grants to individuals or organizations administering arts programs.
(f)
Notwithstanding any other provision, a voluntary contribution designation for the Keep Arts in Schools Fund shall not be added on the tax return until another voluntary contribution designation is removed.
(g)
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).