Equity Investment Tax Credit

The Equity Investment Incentive Program is a discretionary incentive targeted toward new, technology-based businesses paying wages in excess of the state or county average wage. If offered, this program allows an approved business to offer an income tax credit to investors purchasing an equity investment in the business. The income tax credit/credits issued under this program are equal to 33 1/3% of the amount invested by an investor in an eligible business. The income tax credit earned may be used to offset 50% of the investor’s Arkansas income tax liability in any one tax year. Any unused credit may be carried forward for a period of nine years. The income tax credit earned may be sold upon approval by AEDC. INCENTIVES Job Creation Incentives Investment Incentives Exemptions/Reductions Equity Investment Tax Credit Specialized Incentives R&D Credits & Incentives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Targeted Business Incentives We want your input! Answer 5 questions about our new website. ASK AWAY No thank you > We want your input! Answer 5 questions about our new website. ASK AWAY No thank you >

The income tax credit/credits issued under this program are equal to 33 1/3% of the amount invested by an investor in an eligible business. The income tax credit earned may be used to offset 50% of the investor’s Arkansas income tax liability in any one tax year. Any unused credit may be carried forward for a period of nine years. The income tax credit earned may be sold upon approval by AEDC.