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Job Creation Tax Credit (JCTC)

Offers income tax credits to businesses adding new full-time jobs in Maryland with competitive wages.

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The Job Creation Tax Credit, under the Maryland Department of Commerce, is a hiring incentive for businesses that add new full-time jobs in Maryland. It is an income tax credit rather than a grant, and it is designed to reward payroll growth tied to in-state expansion. The program is still active, with a statutory sunset on January 1, 2027.

Credits range from $3,000 per new job to $6,000 in revit…

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: commerce.maryland.gov