The CHEFS Act (Cutting Harmful Emissions in Food Service Act) creates a new tax credit for small restaurants that install emissions control devices on cooking equipment like wood-fired stoves and char broilers. The credit covers 10 to 35 percent of installation costs, with the percentage increasing based on total expenses—ranging from 10 percent for costs under $30,000 to 35 percent for costs over $150,000. Restaurants located in historic buildings (50 years or older) can claim an additional 10 to 15 percent credit boost depending on the building's age. The credit applies only to restaurants that meet the Small Business Administration's size standards and would take effect one year after the law's enactment. The bill aims to reduce harmful air pollution from food service operations while providing tax relief to small restaurant owners willing to upgrade their cooking equipment.
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