By Melissa Davlin, Idaho Reports
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee introduced a bill Tuesday that would close an income tax loophole for mobile property.
The legislation, introduced by Rep. Jeff Ehlers, R-Meridian, addresses mobile property owned by businesses that operate both in Idaho and in other states. Currently, that property – think construction equipment or a food truck – is eligible for a full income tax credit in Idaho, even if the property is in the state for just one day of the year.
Ehlers’ proposal would prorate that tax credit for the amount of time the property is in the state of Idaho for the first 90 days the equipment is in use.
The bill must still go before the committee for a public hearing before advancing.
Melissa Davlin | Host, Lead Producer
Melissa Davlin is the lead producer and host of Idaho Reports. She has covered the Idaho Legislature since 2012. She also produces for Outdoor Idaho and Idaho Experience. Melissa serves as the president of the Idaho Press Club. She has won multiple awards for her work, including a regional Emmy for her documentary on Chinese immigration in Idaho, Idaho Press Club broadcast reporter of the year for 2015 and 2019, the Idaho Press Club First Amendment Award, the University of Idaho Silver and Gold Alumni Award, and the 2019 Boise State University Enhancing Public Discourse award. She lives in Boise with her husband and children.