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# State encourages small businesses to apply for tax credit
- By KENTUCKY TODAY - Sep 7, 2026 - 56 mins ago
Kentucky small businesses looking to create jobs or make equipment investments can apply for a tax credit of up to $25,000 through the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit program.
Qualifying small businesses may be eligible to receive a state income tax credit ranging anywhere from $3,500 to $25,000 per year. The tax credit amount depends on the number of jobs created and the amount invested in new equipment or technology.
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