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Small Business Prosperity Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 108

Bill 118 hr 108, also known as the Small Business Prosperity Act of 2023, aims to support and promote the growth of small businesses in the United States. The bill includes provisions to provide financial assistance to small businesses through grants, loans, and other forms of support. It also seeks to reduce regulatory burdens on small businesses by streamlining processes and cutting unnecessary red tape.

Additionally, the Small Business Prosperity Act of 2023 includes measures to increase access to capital for small businesses, particularly those owned by women, minorities, and veterans. This includes creating new funding programs and expanding existing ones to ensure that small businesses have the resources they need to succeed.

The bill also addresses workforce development issues by providing funding for training programs and initiatives that help small businesses attract and retain skilled employees. It also includes provisions to promote entrepreneurship and innovation, encouraging small businesses to develop new products and services that can drive economic growth. Overall, the Small Business Prosperity Act of 2023 aims to create a more favorable environment for small businesses to thrive and contribute to the overall prosperity of the US economy. It is a bipartisan effort to support the backbone of the American economy and ensure that small businesses have the tools they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Congressional Summary of HR 108

Small Business Prosperity Act of 2023

This bill modifies the tax deduction for qualified business income to (1) make such deduction permanent, (2) limit to 21% the top tax rate on qualified business income, (3) repeal the limitation on the deduction based on amount of wages paid, and (4) revise the definition of qualified trade or business to mean any trade or business other than the trade of business of performing services as an employee.

The bill provides that a change in the organizational structure of a corporation is not a taxable event if there is no change among the owners, their ownership interests, or the assets of the organization,

The bill repeals the estate tax after 2022.

Current Status of Bill HR 108

Bill HR 108 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 108 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023.  Bill HR 108's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of January 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 108

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 108

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

- Corporate finance and management
- Income tax deductions
- Small business
- Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
- Transfer and inheritance taxes

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 108

Small Business Prosperity Act of 2023
Small Business Prosperity Act of 2023
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the deduction for qualified business income, and for other purposes.

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