宾夕法尼亚镇获得48M的税收减免,以吸引音乐家,引发关于公司福利的辩论。 Pennsylvania town gets $48M tax breaks to attract musicians, sparking debate on corporate welfare.

宾夕法尼亚州Rock Lititz通过娱乐经济增强计划(EEEP)获得4 800万美元的国家减税, 旨在吸引音乐家参加排练和表演。 Pennsylvania's Rock Lititz has received $48 million in state tax breaks through the Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program (EEEP), aimed at attracting musicians for rehearsals and performances. 该方案于2016年推出,其税收抵免被出售给保险公司和银行等企业,抵消了它们的州税。 The program, introduced in 2016, has seen tax credits sold to businesses like insurance companies and banks, offsetting their state taxes. 批评者认为这个计划是公司福利, 而支持者则指出它带来投资和就业机会。 Critics argue the program is corporate welfare, while supporters note it brings investment and jobs. 独立财政办公室建议退还税款抵免,以刺激经济影响。 The Independent Fiscal Office recommends making the tax credit refundable to boost economic impact.