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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Veteran Entrepreneurs Act of 201</b><b>8</b></p> <p>This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a business-related tax credit&nbsp;of up to $100,000 for 25% of the&nbsp;franchise fees paid or incurred by a veteran&nbsp;for the purchase of a franchise. The bill reduces the amount of such credit if the veteran does not own 100% of the stock or of the capital or profits interest of the franchisee.</p> <p>The veteran may elect to transfer the credit to a franchisor in exchange for a discount in the franchise fee commensurate with the value of the credit. </p> <p> The Small Business Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs must provide information about the tax credit allowed by this bill to veterans service organizations and veteran advocacy groups.</p>]]></text>
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