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Louisiana Quality Jobs (QJ) Program – Manufacturing
Cash rebates on payroll expenses (up to 6%) for up to 10 years for manufacturers creating new direct jobs in Louisiana; also includes either a state sales/use tax rebate on capital expenditures or a 1.5% project facility expense rebate; 16 projects applied in first four months of 2025; rebate percentage tiers based on hourly wage; manufacturing is a primary eligible sector.
About this program
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Eligibility
New and expanding manufacturing businesses creating new direct jobs in Louisiana; new jobs must pay minimum wages meeting QJ hourly thresholds (4% rebate for $18–$22/hr; 5% for $22–$26/hr; 6% for $26+/hr); must submit Advance Notification via FastLane before project begins.
Requirements
- Submit Advance Notification via FastLane NextGen before beginning the project
- Obtain an Unemployment Insurance ID number from the Louisiana Workforce Commission
- Create net new direct jobs at or above the QJ hourly wage thresholds