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Lawmakers consider paring tax credits and exemptions to offset income tax cuts

Sen. Blake Tillery, right, is greeted by Statesboro business leaders Keely, center, and Bo Fennell, left, during an event last week in Statesboro. Tillery is leading a study committee on eliminating the state income tax. / BUCK MOON/special

Blake Tillery — Sen. Blake Tillery, right, is greeted by Statesboro business leaders Keely, center, and Bo Fennell, left, during an event last week in Statesboro. Tillery is leading a study committee on eliminating the state income tax. / BUCK MOON/special

ATLANTA — A state legislative committee is eyeing cutbacks in $30 billion worth of tax credits and tax exemptions to offset the potential elimination of an income tax that generates $16 billion for state government.