EZ Tax Credits & Incentives

Businesses and individuals operating within the Pueblo Enterprise Zone may be eligible for the following Colorado state income tax credits:

• Investment Tax Credit: 3% of qualified equipment purchases
• Commercial Vehicle Investment Credit: 1.5% of commercial truck or trailer purchases
• Job Training Tax Credit: 12% of eligible training expenses
• New Employee Credit: $1,100 per new job created
• Health Insurance Credit: $1,000 per new employee offered coverage
• Research and Development Credit: 3% of increased R&D expenses
• Vacant Building Rehab Credit: 25% of costs to rehabilitate a building vacant for two years
• Sales and Use Tax Exemption: Available for manufacturing and mining equipment

EZ Contribution Project Credit:
Taxpayers who donate to approved Pueblo County nonprofit projects can receive:

• 25% credit for monetary donations
• 12.5% credit for in-kind contributions
  Credits are capped annually and can be carried forward for up to five years.