$2.5M
per applicant
Tax Credit
Reduces tax liability
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Annual tax return
Claim with year-end filing
Moderate
File with tax return
Sales tax refunds for companies creating jobs and investing capital in economically distressed Texas Enterprise Zones. Refunds of 5%–8.25% on qualifying purchases tied to project investment and job creation, worth up to $2.5 million per designation.
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.
1.Project must be in a designated Texas Enterprise Zone
2.Minimum new jobs created (thresholds vary by designation tier)
3.Capital investment commitment required
4.Refund: up to $2,500 per qualifying job (triple jumbo: up to $3,750)
5.Application through local municipality; approved by Texas Governor's Office
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