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
Reimbursement of up to 30% of state income, payroll, and sales taxes paid on new jobs created in Idaho, available for up to 15 years for companies making significant investments.
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 20+ qualifying jobs paying at least 95% of average county wage
2.Jobs must include employer-provided health insurance
3.Reimbursement: up to 30% of income, payroll, and sales taxes for up to 15 years
4.Minimum capital investment requirements based on project type
5.Must demonstrate Idaho is competing with out-of-state alternatives
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