Eligibility

To be eligible for the tax credit:

• Project will result in net new jobs that were not previously performed by employees of the applicant

• Project is economically sound and will benefit the people of Indiana by increasing opportunities for employment and strengthening the economy of Indiana

• Receiving the tax credit is a major factor in the applicant’s decision to go forward with the project and not receiving the tax credit will result in the applicant not creating new jobs in Indiana

• Political subdivisions/municipalities affected by the project have offered significant incentives to the business

Evaluation Criteria

Each project will be evaluated on its individual merits and with a cost-benefit analysis after it has met the basic requirements as follows:

• Business commits to new capital investment in Indiana

• Business commits to the creation of full-time, permanent jobs for Indiana residents at the project location

• Project supports the purpose of the tax credit, and meets all requirements as set forth in I.C. 6-3.1-13

Reporting Requirements

Upon execution of an EDGE tax credit contract with IEDC, the business will be required to report for every calendar year during the term of the contract (for every year the business may be certified a credit plus two years). The following is required information:

• Summary statistics relating to capital investment that occurred in the applicable year

• Individual employee data to support contractual employment and wage thresholds