Kentucky tax credits and incentives
Review the program rules and claim timing below, then confirm the requirements with the administering agency.
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Kentucky small business tax credit
Tax credit
$3,500–$25,000 per year, depending on qualifying jobs and investment. [Kentucky small business tax credit]
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Eligibility, claim steps and deadlines for Kentucky small business tax credit
- Who qualifies
- Most businesses with 50 or fewer full-time employees that sustain a qualifying new job for a year and invest at least $5,000 in eligible equipment or technology. [Kentucky small business tax credit]
- What it’s worth
- $3,500–$25,000 per year, depending on qualifying jobs and investment. [Kentucky small business tax credit]
- How to claim
- Submit the KSBTC Application and supporting documentation after meeting eligibility requirements. Credit applies to the return for the award year. [Kentucky small business tax credit]
- Deadlines and application windows
- Applications accepted throughout the year. Complete applications received by November 1, 2026 will be reviewed for 2026 eligibility; later applications may fall into 2027. [Kentucky 2026 application timing]
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