Businesses can earn a state income tax credit for 12% of eligible job-training costs for employees working within the enterprise zone.

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Businesses can earn a state income tax credit of $1,100 per net new employee.

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For the first two years that a business is in an enterprise zone, the business can earn $1,000 per net new employee insured under a qualified health plan for which the employer pays at least 50% of the cost.

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Businesses can earn a 3% tax credit for an increase in annual research and development expenses compared to what they spent the prior two years.

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If a business rehabilitates a commercial building that is at least 20 years old and has been vacant for at least two years, the business can earn a state income tax credit for 25% of rehabilitation costs (up to $50,000 in credits on $200,000 or more on costs).

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A taxpayer can earn a state income tax credit for 1.5% of the price of new commercial trucks, truck tractors, tractors, semi-trailers, and associated parts registered in Colorado and used in an enterprise zone.

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Businesses can earn a state income tax credit for 3% of an investment in business personal property.

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The statewide sales and use tax exemption for purchases of manufacturing equipment is expanded to include non-capitalized equipment and parts if the business is located within a zone. The enterprise zone statutes also expand manufacturing to include mining.

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The Enterprise Zone Contribution Tax Credit provides a tax credit to Colorado taxpayers that contribute to targeted enterprise zone projects. When taxpayers make a certified contribution, they can claim, 25% of a cash donation as a state income tax credit and 12.5% of an in-kind donation as a state income tax credit.

Learn more about the Enterprise Zone Contribution Tax Credit