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FL S1604

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Wilton Simpson

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the "enterprise zone jobs credit" to the "enterprise zone job stimulus credit" for both sales tax and corporate income tax purposes.

  • Removes the requirement that businesses demonstrate a net increase in full-time jobs within 12 months prior to application; instead allows credit for any business that employs one or more new employees.

  • Lowers the minimum business property threshold for sales tax exemption from $5,000 to $2,500 per unit in enterprise zones.

  • Updates the definition of "new employee" and "new job" to clarify that credits apply to new employees hired after July 1, 2013, without requiring demonstration of job creation thresholds.

  • Adds a provision prohibiting eligible businesses that terminate employees solely to claim the credit from receiving the tax benefit, effective July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Enterprise Zones

Last Action

Died in Commerce and Tourism

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Tourism3/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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