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Location-Based Tax Credits

Leveraging state-of-the-art technology and decades of expertise, First Advantage helps your business capitalize on the numerous tax incentive programs available through state and local agencies.

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Robust Tax Screening Tools

Tax incentive programs are developed by state and local governments to drive job creation, job training, capital investment, and new business
development. Increase your bottom line by screening for additional tax credits that your company may be eligible for.

Reduce your tax liability by identifying new local, state, and federal programs that your organization may be eligible for.

We monitor over 2,000 tax credit and economic incentive programs throughout the United States to keep you up to date on new savings opportunities.

Our robust search application delivers numerous credit and incentive programs across a wide range of available categories, including veterans and long-term unemployed incentives.

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Unlock More Tax Savings

Our tax screening solutions help you take advantage of five major types of statutory credits that may be available to your company, based on your location:

  • Hiring tax credits for recruiting from groups that have traditionally faced barriers to employment.
  • Location-based tax credits for businesses that locate in areas targeted for economic growth.
  • Investment incentives to reward capital expenditure projects.
  • Training incentives and grants for businesses that invest in job training.
  • Sellable tax credits offered in some industries through partnerships and certification programs.
STATUTORY TAX CREDIT INSIGHTS

Frequently Asked Questions

Location-based tax credits are incentive programs developed by state and local governments to drive job creation, job training, capital investment, and new business development.

First Advantage can help employers maximize their credit capture from multiple state and local tax programs, including Enterprise Zone tax credits, Empowerment Zone tax credits, training tax credits, property tax credits and abatements, investment tax credits and expenditures, and more.

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