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    Your Business Can Turn Taxes Into Profits

    Claim the credits you are entitled to and save your company money
    with the Shasta Metro Enterprise Zone Program. Click here to learn more.

    Check your company addresses.
    See if you are in the Enterprise Zone.
    1991-2006 - Shasta Metro Enterprise Zone
    2006-2021 - Shasta Enterprise Zone

    Hiring Tax Credit
    Firms can earn $36,660 or more in State tax credits for each qualified employee hired.

    We can process
    your Enterprise Zone Hiring
    Tax Credit Vouchers.

    To learn more, call (530) 245-1519
    wbonnie@thesmartcenter.biz

    Click here for voucher forms and online payment.


    Sales and Use Tax Credit
    Some businesses can save up to $1.4 million a year on equipment purchases. Sierra Pacific Industries has been receiving these benefits since 1991.

    Net Interest Deductions for Lenders
    Tax-free profit on interest income can be earned by lender on loans to zone businesses.

    100% Net Operating Loss Carryover
    Zone businesses can deduct up to 100% of their net operating loss and apply the unused tax credit in future years.

    Business Expense Deduction
    You can accelerate depreciation on qualified business property up to $10,000 in one year.

    Your Employees May Also Be Eligible for a Tax Savings
    Employees of zone businesses may be able to claim up to 5% of their wages as a tax credit.


    Enterprise Zone Voucher Forms
    Provided by Smart.
    Forms are in pdf format and require the Adobe Reader to view them. The Reader can be downloaded free from the Adobe website.
    Enterprise Zone Voucher Payments
    Submit and Pay Online

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    Payment is expected when your
    voucher request(s) is submitted.

    If billing is required, payment is due within 30 days. A 25% invoicing fee will be added.