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Qualified Emerging Technology Company (QETC) Employment Credit

Refundable state income tax credit of approximately $1,000 per new full-time employee for qualified emerging technology companies that grow their NY employment.

About this program

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Eligibility

Companies located in New York State with total annual product sales of $10 million or less. Must have primary products or services classified as emerging technologies, or have R&D expenditures equal to or exceeding the National Science Foundation average ratio for all surveyed companies. Must increase NY employment by at least 1% over the prior year.

Requirements

  • Located in New York State
  • Total annual product sales of $10 million or less
  • Primary products or services are classified as emerging technologies OR R&D-to-net-sales ratio meets NSF threshold