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The Create Jobs Bill
County offers tax credit for new businesses that create jobs
Prince George's County - Property Tax Credit - New Businesses PG 407-26
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
If passed, new companies that hire at least ten full‑time workers could get a cut on their county property taxes, which might lower local services funded by those taxes.
Our take
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The bill promises more jobs for the county, which could help families find work. But it also reduces the money the county collects from property taxes, which could mean fewer resources for schools or roads. Because the bill is just starting, voters can push for safeguards or support it to boost employment.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Provides a property tax credit to new businesses that add at least 10 full‑time jobs.
- Applies to taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026.
- Targets industries the County Economic Development Corporation wants to grow.
- Requires the county governing body to pass the credit by law.
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