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Kentucky Angel Investment Tax Credit (KAITC)

Administers transferable tax credit for qualified investors making cash equity investments in eligible Kentucky startups.

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The Kentucky Angel Investment Tax Credit, or KAITC, sits under KEDFA and is aimed at investors who make cash equity investments in qualified Kentucky small businesses. It is not a company grant; it is an investor-side tax credit that helps early capital flow into startups and other small firms in the state. The credit rate is 40% in enhanced counties with high unemployment and 25% elsewhere.

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Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: ced.ky.gov