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The Equipment Sparks Bill
Half tax credit for equipment sparks debate in Connecticut
An Act Concerning The Tax Credit For Machinery And Equipment.
Bad for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would let corporations claim a credit equal to half the cost of new machines they install, cutting the money they pay in state taxes.
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Citizens could see less money for public services because the state would give big companies a big tax break, while those companies get cheaper equipment and higher profits.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Replaces current tax credit with a 50% credit.
- Applies to corporation spending on machinery and equipment installed in-state.
- Requires equipment to be used for at least five years, with a recapture provision if sold early.
- Introduced in the Connecticut Senate and referred to the Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.
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