Law: No Tax Breaks for Immigration Violators

Lincoln, Neb.
Posted: 4:13 PM Jan 9, 2008

Employers who violate immigration laws wouldn't be able to take advantage of a state tax break package, under a bill in the Legislature.

Employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants couldn't receive benefits under the Nebraska Advantage Act for five years. Sen. Gwen Howard of Omaha introduced the measure (LB784) Wednesday.


If employers with violations applied for the tax breaks anyway and were approved, they could be forced to repay the money they saved.

The Nebraska Advantage Act provides millions of dollars every year in tax breaks to qualifying companies.


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