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Manufacturing Tax Credit (MTC)

Manufacturing Tax Credit (MTC) — FY

Provides manufacturing tax support for Pennsylvania job creation through measurable payroll growth in advanced factories.

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Pennsylvania's Manufacturing Tax Credit (MTC) program rewards qualified taxpayers who create new full-time manufacturing jobs in the Commonwealth by delivering a credit equal to 5% of the resulting increase in annual taxable payroll, provided that increase is at least $1,000,000. The program is administered by DCED on a first-come, first-served basis, and the Commonwealth issues no more than $4,00

New full-time manufacturing jobs in Pennsylvania that increase annual taxable payroll by at least $1 million, rewarded with a sellable 5% payroll-growth tax credit on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$4M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: dced.pa.gov