Economic Incentives & Tax Credits

High impact incentives for Pennsylvania businesses

Pennsylvania offers a variety of tax incentives, credits and programs to eligible Pennsylvania residents and businesses. These tax credits, economic development programs refund/rebate opportunities and incentive programs provide economic assistance and tax reductions to individual and business taxpayers. The major industries that contributed the most to Pennsylvania’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022 were finance, professional services, manufacturing, social services (i.e. health and education), and government. Looking at more specific industries, among those that accounted for at least one percent of Pennsylvania’s GDP in 2021, broadcasting and telecommunications produced far more for the state than for the nation, contributing 3.9 percent to Pennsylvania’s GDP and 2.1 percent to the nation’s. Other industries that overperformed in Pennsylvania relative to national averages in 2021 were management of companies, education, chemical manufacturing, and ambulatory health care services.

Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) Tax Credit Program

The KIZ Program creates geographic zones to foster innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities by aligning the combined resources of educational institutions and the private sector.
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Manufacturing Tax Credit Program (MTC)

The Manufacturing Tax Credit Program provides tax credits to companies who increase their annual taxable payroll by $1,000,000 through the creation of new full-time jobs.

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) Loans

Low-interest loans and lines of credit for eligible businesses that commit to creating and retaining full-time jobs. Loan applications are packaged and underwritten by a network of (CEDOs) that partner with PIDA to administer the program.
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Pennsylvania First Program (PA First)

Pennsylvania First (PA First) is a comprehensive funding tool to facilitate increased investment and job creation within the commonwealth.
Catalyst Connection
Manufacturing Technology Loan Fund (MTLF)

The MTLF is a private fund available only through Catalyst Connection that can help manufacturing companies finance capital improvements.

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania (WEDnetPA)

Created by the Department of Community & Economic Development and made available through the Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania. The program provides qualified employers training funds for new and existing employees.

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