Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) Tax Credit Program
2022 KIZ Tax Credit Award Recipients
Overview
An incentive program that provides tax credits to for-profit companies less than eight years old operating within specific targeted industries within the boundaries of a Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ). With a total pool of up to $15 million in tax credits available to KIZ companies annually, the KIZ tax credit program significantly contributes to the ability of young KIZ companies to transition through the stages of growth.
Applications must be submitted on or before December 1 of each year.
Uses
Tax credits must be applied against the tax liability of a KIZ company for the tax year in which the KIZ Tax Credit was issued. Unused KIZ Tax Credits may be applied against the tax liability of the KIZ company for up to five years from date the KIZ Tax Credit is issued or may be reassigned/sold to another taxpayer.
Eligibility
For-profit business entities 1) located within the geographic boundaries of a particular KIZ, 2) in operation less than 8 years, 3) operating within one of the KIZ targeted industry segments or sectors, 4) and meeting any other requirements as specified by the DCED, may be qualified KIZ Companies and eligible to participate in the KIZ Tax Credit Program. Applications must be submitted on or before December 1 of each year. The KIZ Tax Credits will be awarded on May 1 of the subsequent year.
Funding
A KIZ company may claim a tax credit equal to 50% of the increase in that KIZ Company’s gross revenues in the immediately preceding taxable year attributable to activities in the KIZ, over the KIZ Company’s gross revenues in the second preceding taxable year attributable to its activities in the KIZ. The KIZ Tax Credit is limited to $100,000 annually per KIZ company.
Terms
The KIZ Tax Credit must first be applied against the KIZ company’s own tax liability under Articles III (Personal Income Tax), or IV (Corporate Net Income Tax) of the Pennsylvania Tax Reform Code of 1971. Unused KIZ Tax Credits may applied against the tax liability of the KIZ company for up to five years from date the KIZ Tax Credit is issued or may be reassigned/sold to another taxpayer.
How to Apply
The Single Application must be submitted online at Single Application. For assistance in completing the Single Application, call 1.800.379.7448.
FAQs
For specific questions on this program, contact DCED’s Tax Credit Division at: saraspisho@pa.gov.
Additional Information
Program Case Study
KIZ Coordinator Contact Information
Sales Assignment Application Form
Please send all KIZ Tax Credit Claim Forms to the following address:
Pennsylvania Department of RevenueOffice of Economic Development
327 WALNUT ST FL 11
HARRISBURG PA 17128-2005
USA
How To Apply For The 2023 Tax Credit
- KIZ Tax Credit Worksheet for 2023 Non-Apportionment – For companies with only one location in Pennsylvania (inside a KIZ).
- KIZ Tax Credit Worksheet – For companies with multiple locations within Pennsylvania (inside AND outside a KIZ).
- KIZ Tax Credit Application Presentation – A helpful walk through explaining the application process.
- KIZ Coordinator Certification Form
- KIZ Tax Credit Sale and Assignment Affidavit
- KIZ Tax Clearance Form
- KIZ Tax Credit Appeal Form