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EDGE Tax Credit — Economic Development for a Growing Economy

Discretionary income tax credit for Illinois professional services companies creating new jobs, providing credits equal to a percentage of new income tax withholdings for up to 10 years.

About this program

Visit the program website for full details.

Eligibility

Companies with fewer than 100 global employees must create new jobs equal to at least 5% of worldwide employment or 50 new full-time jobs. Companies with 100+ employees must create jobs equal to the lesser of 10% of worldwide employment or 50 jobs, and invest at least $2.5 million.

Requirements

  • Must create qualifying new full-time jobs in Illinois
  • Companies under 100 employees: create at least 5% or 50 new jobs
  • Companies over 100 employees: create at least 10% or 50 new jobs, and invest at least $2.5 million