Connecticut offers a very competitive set of tax incentives and financing options to assist business. Connecticut's menu of options is by no means simple, but there are many programs that will help maximize your tax savings. Most importantly Connecticut is willing to work with any company bringing new jobs and investment to the state to create a tax incentive plan that works for them. In addition to statutory tax incentives the Governor and Department of Economic & Community Development have the ability to give non-statutory incentives to assist companies.

Listed below are taxes that apply to Connecticut businesses and the incentives that can be applied against each of these taxes based on business type.  Most credits require state notification and qualification. For more information visit www.ct.gov/drs

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Corporate Income Tax Rates:

Corporate Income Tax Rates:
CONNECTICUT	*7.5%
California	8.84%
Massachussets	9.50%
New Jersey	9.00%
New York	7.50%

*For companies with more than $100 million in annual income a 10% tax surcharge will be applied for profits in calendar years 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Corporate Income Tax Credits:

Name	Qualifications	Credit	Notes
New Jobs Creation Tax Credit	Create 10 or more new jobs	60% of the employee's witheld CT income tax for up to 5 years.
Displaced Worker Tax Credit	Hire an employee let go because of restructuring (at least 10 employees let go from same place of employment.)	$1500 per employee
Electronic Data Processing Equipment Property Tax Credit	Computers, printers, peripheral computer equipment, bundled software, and any computer-based equipment acting as a computer.	Credit equal to 100% of the personal property tax owed and paid.	This tax credit can be used only after all other allowable tax credits have been applied. If the credit exceeds taxes it can be carried forward.
Fixed Capital Investment Tax Credit	New tangible personal property with a class life of more than 4 years. Does not include inventory, land, buildings or mobile transportation property.	5% of the amount paid.	May be carried forward for 5 years; expenditure cannot be used for any other tax credit.
Housing Program Contribution Tax Credit	Cash contributions to qualified housing programs that benefit low and moderate income families.	Credit is equal to 100% of the contribution. $10 million max credit per year.	May be carried forward or back for 5 years.
Human Capital Investment Tax Credit	In-state job training and work education programs for CT employees.	5% of the costs and expenses.	May be carried forward for 5 years.
Service Facility Tax Credit	Any building constructed or renovated for financial services, business services, health care, transportation & warehousing, telemarketing, engineering and computer networking.	Based on new jobs created: 300-599 15%, 600-899 20%, 900-1,199 25%, 1,200-1,499 30%, 1500-1,999 40%, 2,000 or more 50%	Does not apply for facilities in an enterprise zone.
Enterprise Zone Tax Credit for Qualifying Corporations	Company located in an enterprise zone with 375 or more employees with 40% residents of the ez or fewer than 375 employees with at least 150 ez residents.	100% of the corporation business tax liability in years 1 through 3; 50% of the corporation business tax liability in years 4 - 10.
Urban & Industrial Site Reinvestment Tax Credit	Direct investment of at least $5 million in an approved urban or industrial site.	0% years 1 - 3, 10% credit years 4 - 7, 20% credit years 8 - 10.
Credits for Research & Development:
Research & Development (Nonincremental) Expenditures Tax Credit	Research & Development expenses incurred in Connecticut	6% for companies with less than $100 million income. For other companies the credit is determined by the amount of R&D expense: $50 million = 1%; $50-$100 million = $500,000 + 2% above $50 million; $100-$200 million = $1,500,000 + 4% over $100 million; $200 million or more = $5,500,000 + 6% over $200 million.	Credit can be reduced if there are layoffs; credit can be carried forward; companies with less than $70 million in income can exchange credits for a credit refund equal to 65% of the credit value.
Research & Experimental (Incremental) Expenditures Tax Credit	Costs incurred in Connecticut for research.	20% of the incremental increase in expenditures year over year.	Can be carried forward for 15 years; companies with less than $70 million in income can exchange credits for a credit refund equal to 65% of the credit value.
Credits for Financial Services Companies:
Financial Institutions Tax Credit	Build & occupy a 900,000 sq. ft. facility and maintain an avg. of 1,200 - 2,000 employees	30 - 50% for 10 years based on employment.	Can be extended for 5 more years at 25% if there are more than 3,000 employees at the end of 10 years.
Credits for Media & Film Production:
Film Production Infrastructure Tax Credit	Investment over $15,000 in facility for digital and media functions.	10-20% of the value of the project.	% based on size of investment; leased propertys eligibility; design fees and transaction costs are inclusive; credit can be sold and carried forward.
Film Production Tax Credit	Film and media production costs and expenses incurred in Connecticut (excess of $50,000.)	30% of the value of all costs and expenses.	Credit may be sold or carried forward.
Digital Animation Tax Credit	Digital animation production company operating in the state with at least 200 full-time employees. With expenses and costs in excess of $50,000 for the given tax year.	30% of production costs and expenses	Cannot be used with the film production tax credit. May be sold or carried forward for up to 3 years.
Credits for Manufacturers:
Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit	Qualified apprentice program in manufacturing or plastics (machinist, tool & diemaker, etc.)	Up to $4800 per year	Examples of trades include Machinist, Toolmaker, Tool and Diemaker, Tool and Machine Setter, Machine Tool Repairer.
Machinery & Equipment Expenditure Tax Credit	Year over year expenses for new equipment for companies with less than 800 full-time employees.	5% of the incremental increase in expenditures for machinery & equipment.	10% credit for companies with fewer than 250 full-time employees.
50% Manufacturing Facility Enterprise Zone Tax Credit	Locate in an enterprise zone, have 150 employees who are residents of the ez or 30% of the total workforce ez residents.	50% of tax allocable or 30% if employment criteria is not met.	Targeted Investment Communities apply as well.
25% Manufacturing Facility Enterprise Zone Tax Credit	New or expanded manufacturing facility in an enterprise zone or targeted investment community.	25% of tax allocable.	Cannot be used with the 50% Mfg. Facility Credit.

Sales Tax:

• Connecticut's sales tax rate is 6% and is scheduled to drop to 5.5% in 2010. There are no additional local taxes added on.
• Full and partial sales tax exemptions are available for manufacturers, fabricators and processors.
• Full exemptions apply to products used directly in the manufacturing process. Details can be obtained in the 2009 Sales & Use Tax Guide.

Full Exemption:	Partial Exemption:
Machinery	Machinery
Materials	Equipment
Tools	Materials
Fuel	Tools
Component & Enhancement Parts	Fuel
Replacement & Repair Parts	Component & Enhancement Parts
	Replacement & Repair Parts

Property Tax Rates:

In Connecticut property tax is paid to the town the facility is located in. Properties are taxed on 70% of the assessed value. Property tax rates are determined at the local level.

Towns	Mill Rate
Ansonia	25.25 mills
Bridgeport	38.74 mills
Derby	26.40 mills
East Haven	22.85 mills
Easton	21.70 mills
Fairfield	18.90 mills
Hamden	29.41 mills
Milford	27.50 mills
New Haven	42.21 mills
North Branford	24.95 mills
North Haven	23.48 mills
Orange	28.30 mills
Shelton	18.61 mills
Stratford	30.36 mills
Trumbull	24.07 mills
West Haven - City	27.96 mills
West Haven - Center District	35.56 mills
West Haven - West Shore	35.91 mills
West Haven - Allingtown	35.21 mills
Woodbridge	31.09 mills

Financing Programs:

Loan Program	Description	Use of Proceeds	Amount	Term Maturity
Direct Loans	To supplement the capital needs of borrowers.	Working capital, machinery, equipment, purchase or expansion of facilities.	$250,000 to $5 million	Up to 20 years
Guaranteed Loans	To help private-sector lenders meet client's financing requirements.	Working capital, machinery, equipment, purchase or expansion of facilities, finance foreign trade.	$250,000 to $5 million	Up to 20 years
Participating Loans	Subordinated direct loan participates with private-sector lending.	Working capital, machinery, equipment, purchase or expansion of facilities.	$250,000 to $5 million	Up to 20 years
Line-of-Credit to Term Loans	1 year line of credit converting to a fully amortizing loan.	Revenue-producing equipment, IT upgrades, building expansion.	$250,000 to $1 million	Up to 7 years
Urbank	Loan guarantees for small businesses unable to obtain bank financing.	Any business purpose including working capital, machinery & equipment, new or expanded facility.	Up to $350,000	Up to 15 years
Early Stage	Direct loans or financing for early-stage companies that have significant economic potential.	Working capital, machinery, equipment, purchase or expansion of facilities.	Up to $5 million	Tailored to each transaction
Technology-Intensive Financing	For early-stage or expanding technology-intensive businesses and projects.	Working capital, software & hardware, machinery, equipment, purchase or expansion of facilities.	Up to $5 million	Up to 20 years
Technology-Intensive Incentives	Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) based on cash incentives to construct facilities for technology intensive use.	Construct technology intensive facilities in designated communities.	Determined by project	N/A
Industrial Revenue Bonds for Manufacturers	Lower-cost, tax-exempt financing for manufacturers.	Land, new machinery and equipment, purchase or expansion of facilities.	Up to $10 million	Up to 40 years or 120% of the economic life of the asset financed.

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