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HB2520Introduced in the House

Relating To Taxation.

IntroducedHouse Economic Development

Introduced by Chris Todd, District 3

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Clarifies that references to the base amount in section 41, Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall not apply to the tax credit for research activities, and that the tax credit for qualified research expenses may be claimed without regard to expenses in previous years. Increases the annual cap on the total amount of credits that may be certified by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

Where it stands

Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6

February 2, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

  2. Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6

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