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New Jersey Business Credits and Incentives

New Jobs Investment Tax Credit

Funds new or expanded New Jersey business facilities that create permanent jobs through five annual tax-credit instalments.

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Eligibility · New Jersey taxpayers and qualifying New Jersey project activity

The New Jersey Division of Taxation administers the New Jobs Investment Tax Credit for investment in new or expanded business facilities that creates permanent employment in the state. A qualifying small or mid-sized project must generally create at least five jobs, while a large business must create at least 50. The project must meet the current median-compensation test, and the average value of …

Investment in a new or expanded New Jersey business facility that increases in-state property and creates qualifying permanent jobs.

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