Arizona R&D Refundable Tax Credit
Provides Arizona innovators with refundable innovation tax credits to improve cash flow during product development.
Arizona's R&D Refundable Tax Credit is a distinct, application-based program administered by the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) under A.R.S. §41-1507, layered on top of the standard nonrefundable R&D income tax credit administered by the Arizona Department of Revenue under A.R.S. §43-1168 (corporations) and §43-1074.01 (individuals). The nonrefundable credit, in effect since 1992, is calculated …
Arizona program allowing companies with fewer than 150 employees to recover up to 75% of unused state R&D tax credit as a cash refund, administered by the Arizona Commerce Authority.
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