Enterprise Zone Research and Development Tax Credit
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
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- Posted
- Jan 23, 2026
- Closes
- Rolling, no fixed deadline
Amount
Amount not published by the funder
Who can apply
Business
About this opportunity
The Enterprise Zone Research and Development Tax Credit helps businesses invest in research and development. Businesses can earn a state income tax credit for 3% of the increase in annual research and development expenses compared to what the business spent the prior two years. If your business’ tax liability is less than the tax credit, your business may carry forward the remaining amount to subsequent tax years. There is no limit on the number of years your business may carry forward this credit. The Colorado legislature created the Enterprise Zone (EZ) Program to encourage development in economically distressed areas of the state. The 16 designated enterprise zones have high unemployment rates, low per capita income, or slow population growth. Local enterprise zone administrators manage...