Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana

SOUTHWEST INDIANA BUSINESS INCENTIVES

There are a variety of incentives for those doing business in Southwest Indiana. They include:

Tax Credits

A number of state tax credits are available:

The Economic Development for a Growing Economy program is a refundable tax credit that is calculated as a percentage of payroll tax withholding on net new jobs for Indiana on projects where Indiana is competing with another State.

Corporations relocating their headquarters to Indiana are eligible for a state tax credit equal to half the moving costs. Eligible corporations will have $100 million or more in annual worldwide revenue the year prior to application, and 75 employees in Indiana after relocation.

Provides credit toward a company’s state taxes. The amount of the credit is calculated by the Indiana Economic Development Coalition, and is based on the company’s proposed capital investment and the economic benefits of that investment.

An incentive for companies to invest in facilities requiring significant remodeling. A building is first designated an industrial recovery site, then companies may qualify for tax credit equal to a percentage of rehabilitation expense.

Investors providing qualified debt or equity capital to fast-growing Indiana companies receive a credit that applies toward their Indiana income tax liability.


Tax Abatement

Phasing in real taxes and personal property taxes over a period of 10 years

Use the tax abatement calculator to find out how this incentive can work for your business.


Tax Increment Financing

Property taxes generated from new construction in a designated area that are set aside by the local government and reinvested in the area to promote development.


Enterprise Zone Incentives

Tax deductions and credits available for businesses located in Enterprise Zones.


Infrastructure Support

Grants and loans for roads, rail spurs, and water and sewer lines.


Workforce Training

Training or funding for training to provide skills for new qualified employees.


ALCOA

Additional incentives are also available. Southwest Indiana business incentives packages are created and customized on a per-project basis.