Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2233

Introduced
1/31/23  
Refer
1/31/23  

Caption

Eliminating the annual cap on tax credits for restoration and preservation of certain commercial structures under the historic Kansas act.

Impact

The impact of HB2233 is significant for state laws governing historic preservation and tax benefits. By lifting the cap, the bill aims to make the restoration of historic properties more financially feasible for taxpayers, thus fostering a cultural and economic renaissance in areas with these structures. This change is expected to attract investment into maintaining and reviving historic buildings, which can play a vital role in boosting local tourism and supporting businesses dependent on a vibrant community atmosphere.

Summary

House Bill 2233 proposes the elimination of the annual cap on tax credits available for the restoration and preservation of certain commercial structures that are at least 50 years old. Under this bill, taxpayers would be allowed to claim a credit equal to 10% of the costs associated with these restorations, provided that the total eligible costs reach at least $25,000 and do not exceed $500,000. This tax incentive is intended to stimulate economic growth by encouraging the refurbishment of historic buildings, thereby enhancing community aesthetics and potentially increasing local property values.

Contention

Notable points of contention around HB2233 may arise from concerns about the fiscal implications of removing the cap on tax credits. Critics might argue that without a limit, the state could face substantial financial exposure if numerous taxpayers seek to leverage these credits. Additionally, there could be ongoing discussions on ensuring that the credits are being utilized effectively to benefit the community broadly, rather than serving as a loophole for wealthier entities to gain excessive tax reductions. Aspects such as oversight and equitable access to these credits for various community stakeholders are likely to be topics of debate.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS SB227

Providing for different credit percentages for the tax credit for expenditures for the restoration and preservation of historic structures based on city populations and the amount of the expenditures.

KS SB296

Eliminating certain tax credits, exemptions, incentives, refunds and limitations, a transitional adjustment, a checkoff and a restoration program administered by the secretary that have expired or are no longer applicable.

KS SB283

Decreasing individual income tax rates, discontinuing tax credits of the high performance incentive program and the Kansas affordable housing tax credit act, discontinuing payroll withholding tax benefits of the promoting employment across Kansas act, discontinuing the crediting of certain amounts to the job creation program fund and repealing certain tax credits.

KS SB34

Expanding the use of bond proceeds under the Kansas rural housing incentive district act, the transferability of income, privilege and premium tax credits issued under the Kansas housing investor tax credit act and enacting the Kansas urban housing incentive district act.

KS SB17

Expanding the use of bond proceeds under the Kansas reinvestment housing incentive district act and the transferability of income, privilege and premium tax credits issued under the Kansas housing investor tax credit act.

KS HB2289

Limiting and discontinuing the Kansas affordable housing tax credit and expanding transferability of Kansas housing investor tax credits.

KS SB546

Decreasing the corporate income tax rate, discontinuing tax credits of the high performance incentive program and payroll withholding tax benefits of the promoting employment across Kansas act and repealing certain unused tax credits.

KS SB539

Simplifying income tax rates for individuals, increasing the standard deduction and the Kansas personal exemption, eliminating the income limit for the income tax subtraction modification exempting social security benefits, establishing a child tax credit, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, decreasing the privilege tax normal tax rate and establishing a 0% state rate for sales and use taxes for sales of food and food ingredients on July 1, 2024.

KS HB2036

Senate Substitute for HB 2036 by Committee on Assessment and Taxation - Modifying income tax rates for individuals, exempting all social security benefits from Kansas income tax, increasing the Kansas standard deduction and the Kansas personal exemption, decreasing the privilege tax normal tax, establishing a 0% state rate for sales and use taxes for food and food ingredients on July 1, 2024, and modifying the percent credited to the state highway fund, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district, abolishing the local ad valorem tax reduction fund and the county and city revenue sharing fund and providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund.

KS HB2832

Providing for transferability of Kansas housing investor tax credits from the year that the credit was issued.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.