Businesses
Government-funded
Varies
Amount varies
Tax Credit
Reduces tax liability
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Annual tax return
Claim with year-end filing
Moderate
File with tax return
Income tax credits for Georgia businesses creating jobs in qualifying industries, with credit amounts ranging from $1,250 to $4,000 per job depending on county tier and project size.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Must create 2+ net new jobs (varies by county tier) within 12 months
2.Eligible industries: manufacturing, distribution, R&D, processing, telecom, tourism
3.Credit: $1,250–$4,000 per net new job based on 4-tier county classification
4.Credits may offset 50–100% of Georgia income tax liability
5.Unused credits can be carried forward up to 10 years
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Utah OEO · Utah
30% state income tax credit on new employee wages for businesses creating 5+ jobs in rural Utah Economic Opportunity Zones. Meaningful incentive to locate outside Salt Lake's urban corridor, with a 5-year credit period.
GOED · Nevada
Sales tax abatements (up to 2%), property tax abatements, and Modified Business Tax credits for clean energy manufacturers locating or expanding in Nevada. Targets solar, wind, battery storage, and EV-related product manufacturers creating 10+ jobs.