Gov. Andy Beshear urged the owners of Kentucky’s small businesses, which help drive the state’s job growth and innovation, to apply for a tax credit of up to $25,000. Qualifying small businesses should apply now to ensure the best chance of approval in time for this year’s tax filings and receive the Kentucky Small Business […]
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 […]
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 […]
As lawmakers return to statehouses across the country, tax cuts look like they are once again high on their priorities list
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 […]
Ohio Corporate Income Taxes, Commercial Vehicle Training Credit Enacted
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 […]