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HI HB2520

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Todd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the annual cap on certified research activity tax credits from $5,000,000 to $15,000,000 per taxable year
  • Eliminates the federal "base amount" calculation requirement from section 41 of the Internal Revenue Code for Hawaii's research tax credit
  • Allows taxpayers to claim credits for all qualified research expenses without regard to expenses incurred in previous years
  • Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism will continue to certify credits on a first-come, first-served basis until the annual cap is reached
  • Takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating To Taxation.

Income Tax

Last Action

Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Development2/2/2026

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