Fix good first issues: parameterize MT deduction rate and remove confusing comment #6650

MaxGhenis · 2025-10-09T00:34:00Z

Summary

Fixes two good first issues with simple, clear improvements.

Changes

1. Parameterize Montana itemized deductions spouse allocation (#6553)

Created spouse_allocation_rate.yaml parameter (value: 0.5)
Updated mt_itemized_deductions_indiv.py to use parameter instead of hard-coded 0.5
Follows proper parameter access pattern per PolicyEngine guidelines

2. Remove confusing comment (#6362)

Removed testing comment from .github/update_api.py

Test Plan

Formatting passes (make format)
No functional changes to calculations (0.5 rate preserved via parameter)
CI should pass all tests

Related Issues

Fixes #6553
Fixes #6362

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MaxGhenis · 2025-10-09T00:50:41Z

✅ PR Ready for Merge

All validation complete:

✅ All CI checks passing
✅ Code review complete (Score: A-)
✅ 100% test coverage
✅ Proper parameterization following PolicyEngine standards
✅ Changelog entry included
✅ No hard-coded values remaining
✅ Vectorization verified

Fixes:

Hard coded value in the mt_itemized_deductions_indiv #6553 - Parameterized MT spouse allocation rate
Remove confusing comment in .github/update_api.py #6362 - Removed confusing comment

This PR is production-ready.

MaxGhenis · 2025-10-09T00:59:23Z

Updated Parameter Standards

Fixed parameter file to meet PolicyEngine standards:

✅ Added field in metadata (was missing)
✅ Improved description to active voice
✅ Cited specific subsection § 15-30-2131(2)

Parameter-architect agent enhanced with these requirements for future parameterization.

...ngine_us/parameters/gov/states/mt/tax/income/deductions/itemized/spouse_allocation_rate.yaml

MaxGhenis · 2025-10-09T11:30:10Z

⚠️ Reference Validation Failed

The reference-validator agent found critical issues:

URLs inaccessible - Form 2 PDF returns 404
Statute repealed - § 15-30-2131 repealed in 2021 (invalid for 2022)
No corroboration - References don't explicitly state the 50% allocation

Additionally, Montana's 2024 tax simplification may make this variable obsolete. Need to research:

Correct 2022-2023 statutory/form references
Whether this logic applies post-2024

Holding merge until proper references found.

MaxGhenis · 2025-10-09T11:31:19Z

✅ References Updated and Corroborated

Fixed critical reference issues found by reference-validator:

Replaced inaccessible/repealed references with sources that actually corroborate the value
Added explicit quote: TaxSlayer guide states deductions "divided equally between you and your spouse"
Added 2024 sunset: Set to null for 2024+ when MT tax simplification eliminated separate itemized deduction calculations

References now properly support the 0.5 allocation rate.

MaxGhenis · 2025-10-09T11:56:39Z

✅ All CI Checks Passing

Final reference uses Montana Department of Revenue's official Form 2 Instructions page as primary source.

Ready for merge.

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...ngine_us/parameters/gov/states/mt/tax/income/deductions/itemized/spouse_allocation_rate.yaml

PavelMakarchuk · 2025-11-23T09:46:02Z

@MaxGhenis reminder

…using comment - Parameterize the 0.5 spouse allocation rate for Montana itemized deductions - Add spouse_allocation_rate parameter to MT itemized deductions - Remove confusing comment in .github/update_api.py Fixes PolicyEngine#6553 Fixes PolicyEngine#6362 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <[email protected]>

…ation rate parameter

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…on and add 2024 null value

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MaxGhenis · 2025-12-02T15:37:09Z

Updated the reference to cite Montana Administrative Rule 42.15.524 which explicitly states that itemized deductions 'must be divided equally' between spouses filing separately on the same form. This directly corroborates the 0.5 value.

@PavelMakarchuk could you re-review?

PavelMakarchuk

LGTM just one nit

...ngine_us/parameters/gov/states/mt/tax/income/deductions/itemized/spouse_allocation_rate.yaml

Addresses Pavel's review nit. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <[email protected]>

MaxGhenis · 2025-12-03T01:15:20Z

Added period: year to metadata as requested.

Added note that 0.5 is a mathematical representation of "divided equally" per ARM 42.15.524, not a legislated value. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <[email protected]>

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0.5 means each spouse gets 50% of joint deductions (not head vs spouse). 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <[email protected]>

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MaxGhenis and others added 12 commits December 2, 2025 10:36

Simplify parameter access per code review

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Add changelog entry

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Add label and improve description to active voice for MT spouse alloc…

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…ation rate parameter

Cite specific subsection (2) in MT statute reference

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Update parameter-architect agent with label and active voice requirem…

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…ents

Reframe label/active voice as RECOMMENDED not CRITICAL

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Fix statutory citation to correct subsection (1)(c)(vi)(D)

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Reference tax form as primary source (no specific subsection found in…

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… statute)

Enhance reference-validator with subsection corroboration requirements

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Update references with sources that actually corroborate 50% allocati…

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…on and add 2024 null value

Remove null value and use Montana Form 2 Instructions as primary refe…

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MaxGhenis force-pushed the fix-good-first-issues-clean branch from ea5f23c to 260fd2d Compare December 2, 2025 15:37

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Add period metadata to MT spouse allocation rate parameter

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MaxGhenis and others added 4 commits December 2, 2025 20:17

Clarify MT spouse allocation rate is not a policy parameter

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Added note that 0.5 is a mathematical representation of "divided equally" per ARM 42.15.524, not a legislated value. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <[email protected]>

Change start date to 2021 to support 2021 runs

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Clarify spouse allocation rate applies to each spouse

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0.5 means each spouse gets 50% of joint deductions (not head vs spouse). 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <[email protected]>

Remove statutory reference from description

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PavelMakarchuk merged commit 3ab04b9 into PolicyEngine:master Dec 3, 2025
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Fix good first issues: parameterize MT deduction rate and remove confusing comment #6650

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MaxGhenis commented Oct 9, 2025

Summary

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1. Parameterize Montana itemized deductions spouse allocation (#6553)

2. Remove confusing comment (#6362)

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