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The Research Credit Bill
NJ bill boosts research tax credit for targeted industries
Increases qualified research expenses tax credit for corporation business taxpayers engaged in targeted industries; increases basic research payment tax credit; allows research tax credit to be refundable.
Bad for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would let companies that do research in certain fields claim bigger tax refunds, which could lower the money the state collects.
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If the bill passes, big companies could get more money back from the state, which may mean less money for public services. Watching the bill now lets voters push for a fair balance.
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The facts
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- Increases research expense credit from 10% to 15% for targeted industries
- Increases basic research payment credit from 10% to 15% for all taxpayers
- Allows the research tax credit to be refundable
- Targets industries identified by the state economic development authority
- Applies to corporate business taxpayers
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