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HB1599 Allowing net operating losses to be carried forward in perpetuity following a loss year.

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Allowing net operating losses to be carried forward in perpetuity following a loss year.

Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?

5

Overall Impact Score

Concerning

Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)

5
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Your Wallet

Benefits businesses with volatile income but could reduce state revenue that funds public services, potentially shifting costs to other taxpayers.

5
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Your Community

Helps businesses survive downturns and maintain jobs, but the revenue impact could affect public services.

6
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Your Freedom

Gives businesses more flexibility in managing their tax obligations across good and bad years.

Status

Full Committee Work Session: 06/15/2026 10:00 am GP 159

Sponsor

John Janigian (R)

The Short Version

Would have allowed businesses to carry forward net operating losses indefinitely rather than for a limited period. Referred for interim study. This helps businesses recover from bad years but reduces state tax revenue.

Who's Behind This Bill?

Who Benefits

  • Businesses with volatile income
  • Startups that often have early-year losses
  • Economic recovery in downturns

Who Pays the Price

  • State revenue from reduced future tax collections
  • Other taxpayers who may bear shifted costs

Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.

This bill was auto-scored using AI analysis of the bill text and legislative data. Scores may be refined as we review more bills.