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
Provides tax incentives to new and expanding Kentucky businesses creating jobs and investing capital, including wage assessments, income tax credits, and sales tax savings on construction materials.
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 a minimum number of new full-time jobs with healthcare benefits
2.Minimum capital investment required; varies by location and project type
3.Incentives include wage assessments returned to company and corporate income tax credits
4.Enhanced incentives for projects in distressed counties or Opportunity Zones
5.10-year incentive term; performance agreement required with annual reporting
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