Texas Incentive Tool for Economic Development Revitalized

On June 7, 2023, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation (HB 5) revitalizing Texas’s primary incentive tool for economic development. The new legislation replaces the expired Chapter 313 program, which provided property tax incentives for companies that agree to expand and create jobs in specific locations. The revised program will similarly offer property tax incentives to attract business […]

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Illinois New Economic Development Incentives

Illinois recently passed major new economic development legislation that is set to boost the state’s economic competitiveness. The incentives, signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker on February 3, provide stronger financial assistance for businesses to relocate to or expand in the state, and makes it easier for them to qualify for existing programs, particularly […]

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As lawmakers return to statehouses across the country, tax cuts look like they are once again high on their priorities list

February 3, 2023 | Tax Reform

Governors are ready to talk tax in 2023, and as lawmakers return to statehouses across the country, tax cuts look like they are once again high on their priorities list. As of 2/3/2022: With most state legislatures now in session, many lawmakers are considering tax cuts. We’re counting 25 states that are currently considering proposals […]

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Ohio Corporate Income Taxes, Commercial Vehicle Training Credit Enacted

January 12, 2023 | Blog

Ohio has enacted a new credit for commercial vehicle operator training expenses. What is the commercial vehicle operating training expenses credit? For 2023 through 2026, an employer may apply for a credit for training expenses. Ohio will not certify more than $50,000 per year as tax credit-eligible training expenses for any employer. The employer credit […]

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IRS Provides Guidance on IRA’s Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements and Construction/Installation Dates

November 30, 2022 | Business Credits

IRS Provides Guidance on IRA’s Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements and Construction/Installation Dates (Notice 2022-61; IR-2022-208) Nov. 30, 2022 An IRS Notice provides guidance on the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements that the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169) added to several new and amended tax credits and deductions. The IRS also anticipates issuing […]

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