Tax Credit for Disaster Mitigation Projects on Working Waterfront Properties.
This bill introduces a new tax credit for owners of working waterfront properties who invest in projects designed to mitigate damage from natural hazards like floods and erosion. Businesses involved in commercial fishing, boating, or aquaculture can claim a credit equal to 30% of their qualified investment costs. This measure aims to help these essential coastal businesses secure their assets and ensure operational continuity against natural disasters, with a maximum credit limit of $300,000 per taxpayer.
Key points
New Tax Credit: Allows a 30% credit for investments in projects that protect working waterfront properties from natural hazards (e.g., structural elevation, floodproofing, shoreline stabilization, warning systems).
Financial Limit: The maximum credit allowed per taxpayer is $300,000, subject to inflation adjustments, and the credit can only be claimed once within a 10-year period.
Eligible Businesses: The credit applies to water-dependent businesses (fishing, boatbuilding, aquaculture) whose average annual gross receipts do not exceed $47 million (subject to inflation adjustment).
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4871
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Process start date: 2024-07-31