2008 Senate Bill 1378

Expand “assignability” of “historic resource” rehab tax breaks

Introduced in the Senate

June 12, 2008

Introduced

To expand the “assignability” of business tax credits granted for the rehabilitation of a “historic resource” (usually a commercial structure). Also, to authorize an expedited review process for these tax breaks for applicants willing to pay extra for that; and require that the historical resource is subject to a historical preservation easement, which restricts future changes or development on the site. “Assignability” means that the recipient of a business tax credit can sell all or a portion of the credit to another person, who can use it to reduce his own business or income tax.

Referred to the Committee on Finance