Tax breaks proposed for farms that house and transport workers

Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits to farm employers for providing lodging or transportation benefits.

Introduced· 2026-01-13

Who's it for

Who's it for: Farm Employers

What it means for you

6/10Mixed

Mixed: some good, some bad ·

Cost shift

Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

This bill would give farm owners a state tax break if they provide housing or pay for their workers' travel costs.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

This bill uses state tax credits to subsidize farm owners who provide housing and transportation for their laborers. While the financial break goes directly to the agriculture industry, it encourages farms to cover living and travel expenses for workers who often face low wages and tough conditions.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Gives farm employers a $250 tax credit for each worker they provide housing for.
Gives up to a $500 tax credit per worker to reimburse travel costs like gas, train tickets, or airfare.
Requires the housing to be located on the farm and lived in for at least six continuous weeks.
Mandates that the housing must be required as a condition of the worker's employment.