ATLANTA (AP) — On Wednesday, Georgia lawmakers initiated a comprehensive evaluation of state tax breaks, aiming to potentially reduce them in order to lower the overall income tax rate. However, there are officials who argue that business tax breaks play a vital role in attracting industries to the state. The Joint Tax Credit Review Panel, a long-awaited initiative, was championed by Chuck Hufstetler, a Republican and the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, who has occasionally expressed skepticism towards tax breaks. The outcome of this review may lead to the introduction of legislation next year. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, also…
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