Tax Expenditure Committee (J)

10:00 a.m.

MEETING CONVENES

• Introductory comments from Co-chairpersons

10:05 a.m.

Tax Credits for Investment in Qualifying Business or Community-Based Seed Capital Funds --

• Kristin Hanks-Bents, Iowa Economic Development Authority
• Angela Gullickson, Iowa Department of Revenue

10:45 a.m.

Historic Preservation and Cultural and Entertainment District Tax Credits --

• Steve King, Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
• Zhong Jin, Iowa Department of Revenue

11:30 a.m.

Data Center and Web Search Portal Business Tax Incentives --

• Victoria Daniels, Theresa Dvorak, Amy Rehder Harris; Iowa Department of Revenue: sales and use tax exemptions and refunds, property tax exemptions
• Tim Whipple, Iowa Economic Development Authority: tax incentives provided under Economic Development Programs

11:50 a.m. Public Comment

12:00 p.m. LUNCH

1:00 p.m.

Wind Energy Production Tax Credits and Renewable Energy Tax Credits --

• Ellen Shaw, Iowa Utilities Board
• Tony Girardi, Iowa Department of Revenue

1:45 p.m.

Ethanol Promotion, E-85 Gasoline Promotion, and Biodiesel Blended Fuel Tax Credits --

• John Good, Mandy Jia; Iowa Department of Revenue

2:30 p.m.

Public Comment, Committee Discussion, and Planning for 2015 Committee Reviews