BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5619: New business B&O tax credit

Creating a business and occupation tax credit for new businesses.

Summary

Provides a business and occupations (B&O) tax credit for all new businesses on 100 percent of the tax due for the first 12 months.
Allows a new business with less than 25 employment positions the ability to apply for this B&O tax credit for an additional two years.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5619), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to creating a business and occupation tax credit for new businesses;

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

Jan 13, 2020By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 25, 2019First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Economic Development & Trade.

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