Empire Zone Tax Credits

EZ Program Sunset, Frequently Asked Questions [UPDATE] (PDF)

Benefits

• Reduced state taxes
• No cost to the business

Eligibility

• Business must be located in the South Jamaica Empire Zone
• The business plans on increasing employment and/or making a capital investment
• The type of business fits with zone development policy (PDF)
• Meet a minimum cost/benefit ratio that compares jobs created and capital invested to tax credits claimed