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Businesses and local governments split over bill to standardize local income-tax rules
Summary
House Bill 2,110, which would require local income taxes to conform to state definitions of net income, drew sharply divided testimony. Local governments warned the measure could preempt voter-approved tax policy and threaten regional programs; business groups and tax consultants said the bill would reduce compliance costs and protect businesses.
The House Revenue Committee heard Jan. 30 on House Bill 2,110, which would require local governments that impose income taxes to conform to state statutory provisions that define net income.
Legislative Revenue staff explained the bill’s purpose is to reduce complexity by aligning local income-tax definitions with state law and noted it would not eliminate home-rule authority. The bill also removes a statutory authorization for a metropolitan service district to impose income tax while preserving home-rule authority, staff said.
Representative Reschke, speaking in support of seeking a uniform approach, said inconsistent local rules make compliance difficult and urged further…
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