Connecticut 2013 Regular Session

Connecticut Senate Bill SB00566

Introduced
1/24/13  

Caption

An Act Concerning A Tax Exemption For Small Businesses That Hire New Employees.

Impact

If passed, SB00566 would amend existing tax statutes to define and formalize the criteria for small businesses eligible for this exemption. By providing financial incentives for hiring, lawmakers believe it will foster an atmosphere conducive to job creation. The potential outcomes include not only more job opportunities for residents but also a stronger economic landscape for local small businesses that are essential to the overall economy. This exemption could make a measurable impact on the state's employment statistics and small business health over time.

Summary

Bill SB00566, titled 'An Act Concerning A Tax Exemption For Small Businesses That Hire New Employees', aims to provide significant fiscal relief to small businesses by allowing a tax exemption of up to thirty percent on income that is allocated for hiring new employees. This initiative is designed to bolster job growth and support small businesses as they navigate the challenges of expanding their workforce in a competitive economic environment. The bill represents a proactive approach to stimulating local economies, encouraging entrepreneurship, and reducing unemployment rates through targeted tax relief.

Contention

However, like many proposals involving tax changes, SB00566 could encounter debate regarding its efficacy and the long-term implications for state revenue. Critics may raise concerns over whether such exemptions could lead to potential budget constraints or inequities among different business sectors, particularly if larger corporations do not receive similar incentives. The conversations surrounding the bill are likely to include considerations of how to balance tax relief with the need for adequate funding for public services and programs that also benefit small businesses and the communities they serve.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05191

An Act Concerning Tax Credits For Small Employers That Purchase Gold Or Silver Level Health Plans Through The Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange.

CT HB05492

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

CT HB05103

An Act Exempting Certain Goods Purchased By In-state Businesses From The Sales Tax.

CT SB00006

An Act Concerning Housing.

CT HB05516

An Act Concerning A Municipal Option For A Homestead Property Tax Exemption.

CT SB00002

An Act Concerning Artificial Intelligence.

CT HB05117

An Act Concerning The Estate And Gift Taxes And The Use Of The Revenue Generated From Such Taxes.

CT SB00079

An Act Eliminating The Tax Exemptions For Qualified Data Centers.

CT SB00007

An Act Concerning Connecticut Paid Sick Days.

CT SB00451

An Act Concerning A Working Group To Examine The Property Tax Exemption For Solar Photovoltaic Systems.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.