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Rep. Chris Miller is supporting his colleagues, Reps. Mike Murphy, Steven Reick, and Michael Marron, in opposing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's plans to remove expanded federal tax deductions on businesses created under the CARES Act.
“This measure would greatly increase the damage already done to Illinois small businesses by COVID-19,” Miller said in his statement.
In a press conference, Murphy, Reick, and Marron voiced their concern on the repercussions of legislation that would make it hard for business owners to stay open.
“With this new push for decoupling, it is clear that Gov. Pritzker thinks little of Illinois small businesses," Miller said. “First, there was the failure to implement the Blue Collar Jobs Act and now he is pushing for what will amount to a $500 million to $1.4 billion tax increase on our small businesses.”
The governor announced his plans during a lame-duck session but failed to get the approval of the assembly. He is pushing to get votes during the regular session.
“With a fast-approaching tax deadline, this is not the time to add additional turmoil to an industry that is already decimated by lockdowns. I call on Gov. Pritzker to drop this plan, and work to support small business,” said Miller.
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