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
Investment tax credits and refunds for businesses creating or retaining high-quality jobs in Iowa, targeting manufacturing, processing, and businesses with significant Iowa supply chains.
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 or retain minimum 10 jobs (5 in enterprise zones)
2.Jobs must pay at least 130% of county median wage with benefits
3.Investment credit up to 10% of qualifying investment
4.Sales/use tax refunds on qualifying purchases during project
5.Must remain in Iowa and maintain employment for 5 years
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.