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Restaurant Revitalization Tax Credit Act

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2575

The Restaurant Revitalization Tax Credit Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 2575, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at providing financial relief to the restaurant industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill proposes the establishment of a tax credit for eligible businesses in the food service industry, including restaurants, bars, and food trucks.

Under the provisions of the bill, eligible businesses would be able to claim a tax credit equal to 50% of their qualified expenses incurred during the pandemic, up to a maximum of $10,000 per quarter. Qualified expenses would include costs related to payroll, rent, utilities, and other necessary expenses incurred to keep the business operational during the pandemic.

The goal of the Restaurant Revitalization Tax Credit Act is to provide much-needed financial assistance to struggling businesses in the food service industry, which have been hit particularly hard by the economic impact of the pandemic. By offering a tax credit for qualified expenses, the bill aims to help these businesses recover and thrive in the post-pandemic economy. Overall, the Restaurant Revitalization Tax Credit Act is a bipartisan effort to support small businesses in the food service industry and stimulate economic growth in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Congressional Summary of HR 2575

Restaurant Revitalization Tax Credit Act

This bill allows certain restaurants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic a credit against payroll tax liability up to 100% of the wages paid to their employees, not to exceed $25,000 in any calendar quarter.

Current Status of Bill HR 2575

Bill HR 2575 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 13, 2023. Bill HR 2575 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 13, 2023.  Bill HR 2575's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of April 13, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2575

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2575

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2575

Restaurant Revitalization Tax Credit Act
Restaurant Revitalization Tax Credit Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a partially refundable credit against payroll taxes for certain restaurants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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