Tax Credit Programs
Texas businesses may qualify for federal R&D tax credits, Work Opportunity Tax Credits, clean energy incentives, franchise tax credits, and local property tax abatements. Tax credits reduce what you owe dollar-for-dollar — but most businesses miss the ones they qualify for.
Texas has no state income tax, but that does not mean businesses lack tax incentive opportunities. Federal tax credits like the R&D Credit and Work Opportunity Tax Credit apply to Texas businesses just like everywhere else. At the state level, Texas offers franchise tax credits, manufacturing and data center sales tax exemptions, and Freeport exemptions on inventory. Locally, cities and counties across Texas offer property tax abatements and Chapter 313/328 value limitation agreements for qualifying investments. Combined, these programs can significantly reduce the effective tax burden for businesses that know how to find them — but the patchwork of federal, state, and local credits means most businesses miss the ones they qualify for.
Programs
These are real government programs available to Texas tax credit businesses. Eligibility depends on your specific business profile.
The Research and Development Tax Credit provides a dollar-for-dollar reduction in federal tax liability for qualifying research expenses. Available to businesses in any industry that develop or improve products, processes, software, or formulas. Startups may apply the credit against payroll taxes.
Internal Revenue Service
A federal tax credit of up to $9,600 per qualifying employee for businesses that hire workers from targeted groups including veterans, long-term unemployed, SNAP recipients, ex-felons, and others. Texas Workforce Commission administers the certification process.
IRS / Texas Workforce Commission
Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Production Tax Credit (PTC) for businesses investing in solar, wind, battery storage, and other clean energy technologies. The Inflation Reduction Act expanded and extended these credits through at least 2032.
Internal Revenue Service / U.S. Department of Energy
Texas offers franchise tax credits for businesses conducting qualifying research in Texas, for solar energy devices, and for certain temporary workforce costs. The research credit is calculated at 5% of qualifying research expenses above a base amount.
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Texas cities and counties may offer property tax abatements of up to 100% for up to 10 years on new facilities, expansions, and equipment investments. Each taxing jurisdiction sets its own terms, thresholds, and application process.
Local Taxing Jurisdictions
These are examples of programs in our database. Your screening report will show all programs that match your specific business profile, including programs from other categories that may apply.
Process
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Tell us about your tax credit business — industry, location, size, and structure. No financials or tax IDs required.
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Your profile is matched against verified government programs, including tax credit-specific grants, loans, tax credits, and incentives.
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Receive a citation-backed screening report in under 60 seconds, showing programs you may qualify for with direct links to apply.
Why Screen
Unlike grants that require applications and approvals, tax credits reduce your tax liability dollar-for-dollar based on activities you may already be doing. The federal R&D credit alone is worth billions annually, yet many businesses assume they don't qualify. WOTC credits of up to $9,600 per hire go unclaimed because employers don't certify qualifying employees. Our screening report identifies every tax credit your business may be eligible for, so you stop paying more than you need to.
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Screening disclaimer
This is a screening tool, not an approval engine. The programs listed on this page are examples of programs in our database that may be relevant to tax credit businesses. Government agencies set eligibility, funding, and application outcomes. Your report shows where to apply and what to verify directly with the agency.