HB05319

An Act Concerning A Research And Development Tax Credit For Small Businesses.

Introduced·2/26/26

Connecticut HB05319 establishes a tax credit for small businesses to offset research and development expenses.

Connecticut HB05319 requires the Department of Economic and Community Development to administer a system of tax credit vouchers for qualified small businesses to offset research and development expenses. The credit is equal to six percent of the expenses paid or incurred by the business. The commissioner may issue tax credit vouchers to businesses that verify their expenses. The credit can be claimed by shareholders or partners if the business is an S corporation or a partnership. The act takes effect for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

CE Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Change of Reference)

20 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Commerce Public Hearing

History

Mar 12

House

Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding

Mar 11

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Mar 11

House

Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding