BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

HB 1693: High tech b & o tax credit

Changing provisions relating to the high technology business and occupation tax credit.

Summary

Modifies the definition of "average tax rate" for the purposes of the high technology research and development business & occupation tax credit such that the rate is based on the total taxable amount, and not just total taxable income.
Authorizes an extension to file the annual survey required of businesses that take the high tech B&O tax credit if the delay was for reasons beyond the business' control.
Requires businesses that take the high tech B&O tax credit to file the annual survey and other information electronically unless the tax relief from exemptions taken by the firm are $1,000 or less.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the high technology business and occupation tax credit;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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