Program 3.0 Resources
The following resources are for approved productions accepted in the Tax Credit Program 3.0 with Credit Allocation Letters dated from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2025. For specific questions regarding final requirements, contact the Tax Credit Department.

Career Readiness Requirement
Approved projects are required to participate in a career-based learning program in order to receive tax credits.

Final Checklist


Program Guidelines
The following document is for projects approved under Program 3.0.

Career Readiness Requirement
Approved projects are required to participate in a career-based learning program in order to receive tax credits.

Final Checklist
After completing Phase IV, approved applicants must submit all required documentation.

Program Guidelines
The following document is for projects approved under Program 3.0.
Audit Procedures
Upon completion of the project, approved projects must go through audit procedures, performed by a Certified Public Accountant, as part of the final documentation process.
Audit Procedures
Upon completion of the project, approved projects must go through audit procedures, performed by a Certified Public Accountant, as part of the final documentation process.
3.0 Jobs Ratio Ranking
Approved projects must monitor jobs ratio based on actual spend by using the jobs ratio calculator in order to avoid penalties when requesting for the tax credit certificate.
The button below will download an Excel .xlsx worksheet.
3.0 Jobs Ratio Ranking
Approved projects must monitor jobs ratio based on actual spend by using the jobs ratio calculator in order to avoid penalties when requesting for the tax credit certificate.
The button below will download an Excel .xlsx worksheet.
How to Utilize Tax Credits
A resource guide provided to companies on how to sell, transfer, or utilize tax credits.
How to Utilize Tax Credits
A resource guide provided to companies on how to sell, transfer, or utilize tax credits.
Program 3.0 Helpful Tools
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