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HB 2757

Repealing or discontinuing certain income tax credit incentives, extending the income tax credit for angel investors and aviation-related employment and providing expanded options in the high performance tax credit program for tax credit transfers.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas bill eliminates some tax credits while extending angel investor and aviation credits, and expands high performance credits with looser wage rules for rural businesses.

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Bill Summary · HB 2757

Legislative bill overview

HB 2757 modifies Kansas's tax credit incentive programs by eliminating certain existing income tax credits while extending the angel investor and aviation employment tax credits. The bill also expands the high performance tax credit program to offer greater flexibility in tax credit transfers and reduced wage requirements specifically for rural businesses.

Why is this important

Tax credit programs directly affect business investment decisions and economic development patterns across the state. This bill redistributes incentives away from some industries toward aviation and rural areas, potentially reshaping where companies choose to locate and invest in Kansas. The changes will influence state tax revenue and alter which communities receive economic development support.

Potential points of contention

  • Eliminated credits: Repealing certain existing tax credits may disadvantage businesses and industries that currently rely on those incentives, potentially creating competitive disadvantages or prompting relocation
  • Rural vs. urban equity: Expanded options and reduced wage requirements for rural businesses could benefit remote areas but may be perceived as unfairly advantaging rural employers over urban/suburban ones
  • Tax credit transferability: Allowing greater flexibility in tax credit transfers could increase speculative trading of credits or concentration of benefits among larger firms capable of utilizing transferred credits

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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