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The Businesses Breaks Bill
DC businesses could get tax breaks for creating good jobs
Job Growth Incentive Amendment Act of 2025
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would give tax breaks to businesses that create at least 25 new, good-paying jobs for people in DC, helping more residents find work.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill wants to help people in DC find new jobs that pay well. If it passes, businesses could get a tax credit for creating these jobs. This could mean more opportunities for you or your family to get good work. However, giving tax breaks to businesses means the city might have less money for other things like schools or parks. It is important to think about if the new jobs are worth the city giving up some tax money.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Businesses could get a tax credit if they create new jobs for DC residents.
- They must create at least 25 new jobs between 2027 and 2032.
- These new jobs must pay at least the average yearly wage in DC.
- Businesses must keep these new jobs for at least one year.
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