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New Jersey Business Credits and Incentives

Economic Recovery Tax Credit

Funds business investment and new full-time jobs in qualified New Jersey municipalities through a corporation tax credit.

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Eligibility · New Jersey taxpayers and qualifying New Jersey project activity

The New Jersey Division of Taxation administers the Economic Recovery Tax Credit for companies conducting business in a municipality covered by the Qualified Municipality Open for Business Incentive Program. A taxpayer may claim the credit against Corporation Business Tax when it operates at a qualifying location and is not receiving a benefit under the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zones Act. The b…

Business expansion in a qualified municipality, including investment at the location and the creation of new full-time positions.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Tax credit
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 4 Aug 2026Source: www.nj.gov