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Tennessee Standard Job Tax Credit

Tennessee Standard Job Tax Credit

Provides Tennessee business expansion support through franchise and excise tax relief linked to job growth and local investment.

Between cyclesTennessee Department of RevenueUnited StatesEligible in Tennessee
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About

The Tennessee Standard Job Tax Credit is a franchise and excise (F&E) tax credit administered by the Tennessee Department of Revenue (TN DOR) that provides $4,500 per net new full-time job created by qualifying businesses expanding or locating in Tennessee. To claim the credit, businesses must invest a minimum of $500,000 in capital assets over three years and meet county-tiered job creation thres…

What this grant funds

Tennessee franchise and excise tax credit of $4,500 per net new full-time job for businesses that invest at least $500,000 in capital and meet county-tiered job-creation thresholds.

Key facts
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