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
Annual income tax credits for Georgia businesses creating net new full-time jobs in qualifying industries. Credit of $1,250–$4,000 per job per year for 5 years, with higher credits in counties with higher unemployment. Excess credits carry forward 10 years and can offset 100% of tax liability.
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.Minimum 10 net new full-time jobs (5 in Tier 1 counties)
2.Qualifying industries: manufacturing, processing, warehousing, R&D, tourism, HQ
3.Credit: $1,250–$4,000/job/year for 5 years (tier-based)
4.Can offset 100% of income tax liability; 10-year carryforward
5.Jobs must be sustained for the full credit period
CAEATFA · California
Full state and local sales and use tax exemption (7.25–10%) on equipment purchases for California manufacturers of solar, wind, batteries, EVs, fuel cells, and green building materials. Reduces equipment procurement costs with board pre-approval.
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.