Empire Zones program information

Empire Zones program information
Empire Zones are geographically defined areas within New York State. Qualifying businesses located within the zone are eligible for Empire Zone program tax benefits.

Publications

	Business tax and personal income tax

	Publication 26 - A Guide to Business Tax and Personal Income Tax Credits within Empire Zones TSB-M-06(1)C, (2)I - Qualified Empire Zone Enterprise (QEZE) Tax Credits
	Sales and use

	Publication 30 - A Guide to Sales and Use Tax Incentives Within Empire Zones Publication 718-Q - Local Sales and Use Tax Rates on Sales to a Qualified Empire Zone Enterprise (QEZE) Publication 718-EZ - Empire Zones Sales and Compensating Use Tax Refund Rates TSB-M-02(5)S - Qualified Empire Zone Enterprise (QEZE) Exemptions (Articles 28 and 29) TSB-M-05(16)S – Qualified Empire Zone Enterprise (QEZE) Exemptions from Sales and Compensating Use Tax
Application Forms

AU-11 - Application for Credit or Refund of Sales or Use Tax DTF-82 - Application for a Qualified Empire Zone Enterprise (QEZE) Sales Tax Certification (for businesses certified by Empire State Development before August 1, 2002) DTF-83 - Application for a Qualified Empire Zone Enterprise (QEZE) Sales Tax Certification (for businesses certified by Empire State Development on or after August 1, 2002, and before April 1, 2005) DTF-84 - Application for a Qualified Empire Zone Enterprise (QEZE) Sales Tax Certification (for businesses certified by Empire State Development on or after April 1, 2005) FT-500 - Application for Refund of Sales Tax Paid on Automotive Fuels
Links

Empire State Development - Empire Zones Program

Last Modified: September 26, 2008