TAX & OTHER INCENTIVES
Tax Credits & Exemptions
- Calhoun is ready to embrace any new industry or business, and provides a 10-year property tax exemption on any equipment and machinery. This exemption results in about a 50% reduction in ad valorem taxes.
- State income tax credits are available for companies engaged in manufacturing or producing alternative energy.
- Jobs Tax Credits/Rebates for businesses that bring new jobs to the state.
- TVA energy credits for businesses moving to the State for the first time.
- State income tax credits for existing manufacturers who invest at least $1 million in buildings and equipment.
- Sales & Use Tax Credits for out-of-state businesses that locate/transfer national or regional headquarters to MS.
Loans & Grants
- Low interest loans for existing businesses
- R&D and technology based loans
- Loans for "at risk" industry
Momentum Mississippi
- A program that provides tax credits and incentives to existing business and high-tech non-manufacturing industries
- Provides funding from state bonds
For more information about tax and other incentives go to: www.mississippi.org; www.tva.com; and www.mstc.state.ms.us.