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Kentucky Business Investment (KBI) Program Tax Credit

Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (KCED)KY-KBIRefreshed 1 month ago
Do I qualify?
Max funding

Varies

Amount varies

Type

Tax Credit

Reduces tax liability

Deadline

Rolling

No fixed cutoff

Timing

Annual tax return

Claim with year-end filing

Complexity

Moderate

File with tax return

About This Program

Provides income tax credits and wage assessments to encourage new and expanding businesses to locate in Kentucky. Credits are tied to job creation and capital investment commitments over a 15-year term.

Key Requirements & Eligibility

  • 1Minimum capital investment: $100,000 (varies by county tier)
  • 2Minimum new full-time jobs: 10 (5 in certain counties)
  • 3Minimum hourly wage: 75% of county average
  • 4Business must be in a targeted sector: manufacturing, services, HQ
  • 515-year assessment period; annual reporting required

Do I qualify?

Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.

0 of 5 answered

1.Minimum capital investment: $100,000 (varies by county tier)

2.Minimum new full-time jobs: 10 (5 in certain counties)

3.Minimum hourly wage: 75% of county average

4.Business must be in a targeted sector: manufacturing, services, HQ

5.15-year assessment period; annual reporting required

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