Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2797

Introduced
2/13/24  
Refer
2/13/24  

Caption

Providing for full transferability of tax credits for investments in certain qualified business facilities.

Impact

The potential impact of HB 2797 on state laws involves creating a more favorable environment for investments in qualified business facilities, which may include sectors such as manufacturing, technology, and infrastructure. By allowing tax credits to be fully transferable, the bill could enhance liquidity and flexibility for businesses, permitting them to optimize their financial strategies when investing in capital-intensive projects. This change may bolster the attractiveness of doing business in the state, drawing in new investments that can lead to job creation and economic prosperity.

Summary

House Bill 2797 provides for the full transferability of tax credits related to investments in certain qualified business facilities. This legislation is designed to incentivize investment in particular sectors of the economy by allowing businesses to transfer tax credits gained from their investments to other entities, which can be beneficial for both the original investor and the recipient of the credits. The underlying aim of this bill is to stimulate economic growth by enhancing the investment landscape and facilitating business operations in the state.

Contention

While there may be broad support for the principles behind HB 2797, some legislators and advocacy groups may raise concerns about the implications of tax credit transferability on state revenue. Critics might argue that while such credits are designed to stimulate growth, their transferability could result in lost revenue that the state could have otherwise generated, especially if not adequately monitored. There may also be discussions around ensuring that the benefits of the bill are equitably distributed across different regions and sectors, preventing undue advantage to larger corporations over smaller enterprises.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 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 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 HB8

Income tax credit; certain investments in qualified businesses; renew and revise

KS HB2832

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

KS HB2096

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

KS SB72

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

KS HB2744

Establishing the transformation of passenger and freight vehicle industry act program to attract businesses engaged in electric motor vehicle and hydrogen-powered vehicle production by offering qualified companies that meet certain requirements an investment tax credit, retention of a percentage of total payroll tax, reimbursement of a percentage of eligible employee training and education expenses and a sales tax exemption for construction costs of the qualified company's qualified business facility.

KS HB2471

Establishing the transformation of passenger and freight vehicle industry program to attract businesses engaged in electric motor vehicle and hydrogen-powered vehicle production by offering qualified companies that meet certain requirements an investment tax credit, retention of a percentage of total payroll tax, reimbursement of a percentage of eligible employee training and education expenses and a sales tax exemption for construction costs of the qualified company’s qualified business facility.

KS SB325

Establishing the transformation of passenger and freight vehicle industry program to attract businesses engaged in electric motor vehicle and hydrogen-powered vehicle production by offering qualified companies that meet certain requirements an investment tax credit, retention of a percentage of total payroll tax, reimbursement of a percentage of eligible employee training and education expenses and a sales tax exemption for construction costs of the qualified company’s qualified business facility.

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