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Tennessee Enhanced Job Tax Credit

Tennessee Enhanced Job Tax Credit

Provides additional Tennessee job related tax relief in economically distressed counties, stacking with the standard incentive.

Between cyclesTennessee Department of RevenueUnited StatesEligible in Tennessee

The Tennessee Enhanced Job Tax Credit provides an additional $4,500 per net new full-time job as a franchise and excise (F&E) tax credit, stacking directly on top of the Standard Job Tax Credit for eligible businesses. The combined Standard plus Enhanced credit reaches $9,000 per net new qualifying job. Access to the Enhanced credit is restricted to businesses locating or expanding in Tier 2, Tier…

Additional $4,500 per net new job F&E tax credit for Tennessee businesses locating or expanding in economically distressed Tier 2, 3, or 4 enhancement counties, stackable with the Standard Job Tax Credit.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
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.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.tn.gov