Small Business, Big Impact

Issue 4.17

April 27, 2018

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Calling Small Business Members

Join us for the 4th Annual Small Business Day in Dover to learn how we can make an impact in Dover together. Your day at Legislative Hall will include:

A panel discussion with lobbyists about the importance of small business leaders being involved at Legislative Hall. Featuring Rick Deadwyler, DuPont; Kim Gomes, The Byrd Group; Lincoln Willis, The Willis Group; and Kim Willson, Ruggerio Willson & Associates.
Lunch during the House Small Business Caucus meeting, chaired by Representatives Quinn Johnson, Daniel Short and Michael Ramone. Learn about legislation that could impact your small business.
Options to meet your business district's legislator, tour Legislative Hall and attend session.

Legislative Report

DEFAC's April meeting confirms a flat budget, pending tax collections and repatriation.

Legislative Priority

This Week in Dover

This week, the Senate passed an amended version of the Angel Investor tax credit legislation, and it’s on its way back to the House for a vote. The bill would provide a refundable tax credit for qualified investors investing in qualified Delaware companies, and is meant to encourage investment in startups.

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The 2017 Tax Act in 2018

by James R. Selsor Jr., CPA, MST

The 2017 Tax Act created the most significant changes to tax law in more than 30 years. Its stated goals: Stimulate the economy by creating jobs. Increase wages and productivity within the United States. And do all that while simplifying tax filings for the average American. But at least in 2018, that won’t be true for the average small business owner.