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The Railroad Credits Bill
Railroad tax credits get bigger, last longer
Railroad Modernization Act of 2019, to increase the cap on income tax credits and extend the sunset date for five years through tax year 2032
Bad for everyday people ·
If passed, rail companies would get bigger tax breaks and the credits would stay in place until 2032, costing the state more money.
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Citizens could see higher taxes or fewer services because the state will lose revenue to give railroads larger tax breaks, so now is the time to speak up.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill would raise the limit on income tax credits for railroad projects.
- It would extend the expiration date of those credits to tax year 2032.
- The House has passed the bill and it is now waiting in the Senate.
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