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The Support Guard Bill
Tax credits for businesses that support guard members
Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses paying a salary differential to National Guard members or reservists on active duty.
Good for everyday people ·
Businesses get tax credits for paying guard members' full salary
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill helps businesses that support National Guard members and reservists by giving them tax credits, which could encourage more businesses to hire and support these employees, and is a way for the state to show appreciation for their service
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Businesses get tax credits for paying the difference between an employee's regular salary and their military pay
- The tax credits apply to corporation business tax and gross income tax
- The credits can be carried over for up to 7 years if they can't be used in the current year
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