Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF625

Introduced
2/28/25  

Caption

A bill for an act providing for the future repeal of tax credits.

Impact

The impact of HF625 on state laws would be significant, as it proposes to change the landscape of tax incentives that many businesses and individuals rely upon for financial support. By establishing a standard repeal date for current tax credits, the legislation could influence investment decisions, business growth, and economic development initiatives across Iowa. Tax credits that are repealed would not affect agreements already in place prior to the repeal, thus maintaining some level of stability for existing beneficiaries. However, new businesses or those considering investment in Iowa might find the tax credit landscape less favorable, which could affect the state's competitive edge for attracting new enterprises.

Summary

House File 625 is a legislative proposal aimed at the systematic repeal of certain existing and future state tax credit programs in Iowa. Under this bill, tax credits that currently have no established repeal date will be phased out on a rolling basis over a five-year period, starting from January 1, 2027, through January 1, 2031. This includes a variety of tax credits such as those for renewable energy, job training, and various educational purposes. The bill intends to streamline and simplify Iowa’s tax credit system, potentially reducing fiscal burdens on the state as it seeks to revisit its financial strategies regarding tax incentives.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HF625 include concerns from advocates for economic development who argue that stripping away tax credits may deter business growth and innovation. Critics of the bill fear that the repeal of these credits might disproportionately impact small businesses and startups that typically rely on such incentives to thrive in a competitive economic environment. Proponents of the bill argue that the removal of tax credits will promote a more equitable tax system while enabling the state to redistribate resources towards essential services rather than tax incentives that some deem ineffective or unnecessary.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA HF641

A bill for an act relating to the economic development authority, including certain tax credit programs, the Iowa wine, beer, and spirits promotion board, and the beer and liquor control fund, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 23; See HF 679.)

IA HF679

A bill for an act relating to the economic development authority, including certain tax credit programs, the Iowa wine, beer, and spirits promotion board, and the beer and liquor control fund, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HF 641, HSB 23.)

IA HSB23

A bill for an act relating to the economic development authority, including certain tax credit programs, the Iowa wine, beer, and spirits promotion board, and the beer and liquor control fund, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 641, HF 679.)

IA SSB1087

A bill for an act relating to the economic development authority, including certain tax credit programs, the Iowa wine, beer, and spirits promotion board, and the beer and liquor control fund, and including applicability provisions.(See SF 408, SF 575.)

IA SF575

A bill for an act relating to the economic development authority, including renewable chemical production, workforce housing, and innovation fund tax credits, the Iowa wine, beer, and spirits promotion board, and the beer and liquor control fund, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly SF 408, SSB 1087.) Effective date: 07/01/2023. Applicability date: 06/30/2023, 07/01/2023.

IA SF408

A bill for an act relating to the economic development authority, including certain tax credit programs, the Iowa wine, beer, and spirits promotion board, and the beer and liquor control fund, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1087; See SF 575.)

IA HF2301

A bill for an act repealing the school tuition organization tax credit available against the individual and corporate income taxes and including effective date provisions.

IA HF2711

A bill for an act providing for a specialty food beginning farmer tax credit, and providing for fees.

IA HSB720

A bill for an act relating to state taxation by modifying future individual income tax rates, creating processes for reducing the individual income tax rate to zero, reducing future contingent corporate income tax rates, making appropriations, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.

IA HF2418

A bill for an act creating a legislative tax expenditure committee to review certain tax expenditures prior to repeal or that are otherwise ending.

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