What is a Business Personal Property Tax Credit?

Any new or existing businesses investing in new plants and equipment in the City of Seat Pleasant may claim a business personal property tax credit entitling them, over a 10-year period, to an 80% reduction in their taxes on these investments in new fixed assets over a 10-year period. An illustration is highlighted in the following depicting how the Business Property Tax Credit operates:

  • If a new business entering the city invests $10,000 each year for the next ten years in new technology or health business equipment, then the business would be eligible to apply for a reduction of 80% in its personal property tax bill for each of the ten years. This is 80% tax reduction will allow the business to add cash back its working capital.

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