Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Arizona: Renewable Energy Tax Incentive Program |
Environment related objective
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To stimulate growth in the renewable energy sector and enhance Arizona's position as a center for the production and use of renewable energy products
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arizona: Renewable Energy Tax Incentive Program
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Businesses: (i) primarily (more than 50%) engaged in the manufacture of renewable energy products, (ii) expanding or locating either a renewable energy manufacturing or headquarters facility in Arizona, (iii) creating full time employment positions of which at least 51% are paid at least 125% of the State's annual median wage, (iv) offering to pay at least 80% of the health insurance costs for all new employment positions, and (v) spending at least $250,000 in qualifying investments during a 12 month period
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Type of measure
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Tax benefits
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Expires 31/12/2014
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Arizona: Solar Energy Tax Incentive |
Environment related objective
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To promote the use of solar energy
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arizona: Solar Energy Tax Incentive
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Businesses purchasing solar energy device or system
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Type of measure
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Tax credits
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Expires 31/12/2014
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Arizona: Solar Liquid Fuel Tax Credit |
Environment related objective
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To promote use of solar energy
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arizona: Solar Liquid Fuel Tax Credit
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Taxpayers involved in increased research and development activities with regard to solar liquid fuel
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Type of measure
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Tax credits
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Expires 31/12/2021
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
General environmental protection |
Tax concessions |
Not specified |
Arkansas: Targeted Business Payroll Credit |
Environment related objective
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To create jobs in certain sectors, including environmental sciences, bio technology, bioengineering and bio-based products
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arkansas: Targeted Business Payroll Credit
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A grouping of growing business sectors, the businesses of which have been operating in the state for less than five years and pay at least one hundred and fifty percent of the lesser of the county or state average wage. Those groupings include the following: Agriculture, food and environmental sciences; Biotechnology, bioengineering and life sciences;and Bio-based products.
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Type of measure
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State income tax credits
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Ongoing
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
General environmental protection |
Tax concessions |
Not specified |
Arkansas: Targeted Business Incentives |
Environment related objective
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To create well paying jobs in emerging, start-up high technology sectors, including environmental sciences, bio technology, bioengineering and bio-based products
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arkansas: Targeted Business Incentives
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Businesses that have been operating in Arkansas less than 5 years; have an equity investment of $250,000; pay wages that are at least 150% of the lesser of the county or state average wage; have cumulative annual payrolls between $100,000 and $1 million; and are classified within 1 of the following 6 sectors: Advanced materials and manufacturing systems; Agriculture, food and environmental sciences; Biotechnology, bioengineering and life sciences; Information technology; Transportation logistics; and Bio-based products
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Type of measure
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State income tax credits, and sales and use tax refunds
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Ongoing
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Manufacturing |
Arkansas: Wind Energy Income Tax Exemption |
Environment related objective
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To stimulate job creation and investment in wind energy manufacturing
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arkansas: Wind Energy Income Tax Exemption
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Manufacturers of wind energy equipment and/or components
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Type of measure
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Income tax exemption
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Ongoing
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Waste management and recycling |
Tax concessions |
Other |
Arkansas: Recycling Equipment Tax Credit |
Environment related objective
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To promote environmental stewardship and encourage investment in recycling enterprises
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arkansas: Recycling Equipment Tax Credit
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Any taxpayer who purchases equipment used exclusively for reduction, reuse or recycling of solid waste material for commercial purposes. Such equipment must be used in the collection, separation, processing, modification, conversion, treatment or manufacturing of products containing at least 50% recovered materials of which at least 10% is post-consumer waste
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Type of measure
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Income tax credit
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Ongoing
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Keywords
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Environment
Recycle
Waste
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
California: Ethanol Tax Credit |
Environment related objective
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To encourage the use of alternative fuels
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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California: Ethanol Tax Credit
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Fuels consisting of at least 85 percent ethanol or methanol
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Type of measure
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Tax credits
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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N/A
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Waste management and recycling |
Tax concessions |
Other |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage recycling
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Delaware: Recycled Materials Collection and Distribution Tax Credit
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Taxpayers engaged in the business of collecting and distributing recycled materials is entitled to job and investment credits
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Type of measure
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Tax credits
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Ongoing
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Environmental goods and services promotion |
Tax concessions |
Not specified |
Florida: New Research & Development Tax Credit |
Environment related objective
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To encourage reseach and development in Florida, particularly with respect to clean technology
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Florida: New Research & Development Tax Credit
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Qualified corporations in targeted industries including clean technology
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Type of measure
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Tax credits
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Began 20 March 2013; ongoing
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Keywords
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