Connecticut 2010 Regular Session

Connecticut Senate Bill SB00023

Introduced
2/4/10  
Refer
2/4/10  
Report Pass
3/23/10  
Refer
4/1/10  
Report Pass
4/8/10  

Caption

An Act Establishing A Qualified Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit.

Impact

The enactment of SB00023 would positively influence state laws concerning tax credits for small businesses. It outlines a structured framework for the application of tax credits which small businesses could utilize to offset financial pressures related to hiring. The program is limited in scope, with a cap on the total amount of tax credits granted in any fiscal year, which is set at ten million dollars. This limitation ensures that while the program incentivizes growth and hiring, it also maintains budgetary prudence by controlling the amount of tax revenue foregone by the state.

Summary

SB00023 establishes a qualified small business job creation tax credit aimed at incentivizing small businesses to hire new employees. This legislative initiative is specifically targeted at businesses that employ fewer than twenty-five employees before hiring new personnel. The bill offers a tax credit to eligible businesses, allowing them to receive financial incentives depending on the number of new employees hired within a specific timeframe. The overall aim of this legislation is to promote job creation and stimulate economic growth in the state by reducing the tax burden on small employers during the critical early stages of hiring new staff.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SB00023 appears to be largely positive among the business community and various economic development advocates. Supporters argue that the tax credit will provide much-needed relief to small businesses, facilitating their ability to expand and create jobs. However, there may also be concerns from within the legislative body regarding the equitable distribution of tax credits and whether the resources allocated adequately serve the broader economic needs of the state.

Contention

Notable points of contention include the discussion over the qualifications for small businesses to access the tax credit and its effectiveness in genuinely fostering job growth. Critics may question if the incentives proposed by SB00023 will lead to sustainable job creation or if they merely serve as short-term financial relief for businesses without ensuring long-term employment stability. Additionally, there may be discussions regarding the fiscal impact of limiting tax credits to a total cap, potentially limiting the expansion of this initiative in subsequent years if demand exceeds expectations.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05492

An Act Establishing A Farm Investment Tax Credit And Concerning The Threshold For Certain Optional Farm-related Property Tax Exemptions.

CT HB05299

An Act Concerning The Department Of Economic And Community Development's Recommendations For Revisions To The Jobsct Program And The Commerce And Related Statutes.

CT SB00456

An Act Establishing A Pilot Program For The Development And Implementation Of Ten-year Plans To Eradicate Concentrated Poverty In The State.

CT HB05344

An Act Establishing First-time Homebuyer Savings Accounts And A Related Tax Deduction And Credit.

CT SB00302

An Act Expanding The Tax Credit For Qualified Apprenticeship Training Programs And Establishing A Pilot Program For Children Interested In Trades.

CT HB05142

An Act Concerning Consumer Credit, Certain Bank Real Estate Improvements, The Connecticut Uniform Securities Act, Shared Appreciation Agreements, Innovation Banks, The Community Bank And Community Credit Union Program And Technical Revisions To The Banking Statutes.

CT SB00501

An Act Concerning Motor Vehicle Assessments For Property Taxation, Innovation Banks, The Interest On Certain Tax Underpayments, The Assessment On Insurers, School Building Projects, The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority Charter And Certain State Historic Preservation Officer Procedures.

CT SB00428

An Act Concerning Business Registrations Filed With The Secretary Of The State.

CT SB00006

An Act Concerning Housing.

CT HB05524

An Act Authorizing And Adjusting Bonds Of The State And Concerning Provisions Related To State And Municipal Tax Administration, General Government And School Building Projects.

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