House Bill 936 provides clarity to an existing tax credit program

Sponsored by Representative Brett Harrell (R-Snellville), House Bill 936 provides clarity to an existing tax credit program designed to entice job creation throughout the state. Also a priority for the Department of Economic Development, HB 936 provides that a “new full-time employee job” means a newly-created position requiring a minimum of 35 hours per week paying at or above the average wage in the lowest county with the lowest average wage. The Chamber is supportive of efforts, such as this jobs tax credit, that provide economic incentives intended to encourage growth and increased industry in Georgia.