Establishes earnings tax opportunity zones
This bill creates a new category called "earnings tax opportunity zones" within existing distressed communities to encourage economic growth. Starting in 2024, it exempts salaries, wages, and business profits earned by residents or generated within these specific zones from the state's earnings tax. To ensure transparency, the bill requires local governments to publish and maintain an updated map of these zones on their websites. The law directly affects individuals and businesses operating in designated areas by reducing their tax liability on income derived from work performed there.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2023
Last action May 17, 2024
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Committee
1
May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 1, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brad Christ
RRepublican
Co
Bill Allen
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Myers
RRepublican
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