Take Action: Proposed GA Bill HB 1035 Could Eliminate or Reduce Valuable GA Tax Benefits

On June 18, 2020, the State of Georgia Senate Finance Committee passed HB 1035 titled “Tax Exemption and Credit Reform Act of 2020.”

This bill impacts many tax incentives that we believe will hurt businesses operating in Georgia. Some of the tax benefits that would be reduced or repealed include, but are not limited to:

• Research and Development tax credits (reduced by 25%)
• Rural jobs tax credit
• Deduction for retaliatory insurance taxes paid to other states
• Insurance companies who insure houses of worship
• Low-income housing tax credits (reduced by 50%)
• Rehabilitation tax credits
• Clean energy tax credits
• Certain tax credits related to manufacturing and telecommunication companies
• Tax credits for employers providing childcare
• Revitalization zone tax credits
• Many more including sales tax exemptions that are also scheduled to be eliminated

If passed and signed into law, the bill will go into effect January 1, 2021.

Click here to find your State of Georgia legislator – enter your home address and your representative’s name will appear with a link to their contact information.

Below is a sample message to send your legislator:

I have read HB 1035 and am very concerned that the elimination or reduction of the tax incentives would be detrimental to my business. My business has faced significant challenges during the pandemic and more challenges are likely ahead. The tax credits and incentives the State of Georgia offers are vital to my business. I am asking you to please vote NO to HB 1035.

If you have any questions about the legislation or your tax credit eligibility, please contact Aprio. Reach out to Aprio today.