http://www.ntcgtax.com/ At NTCG our sole mission is to provide technology based tax credit consulting. We provide technology based consulting for national federal and state tax incentive zones. Fri, 29 Dec 2006 18:00:00 GMT en-us http://www.ntcgtax.com http://www.ntcgtax.com/images/ntcg_feedlogo.gif http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/cpa2bizmag.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/cpa2bizmag.html Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:00:00 GMT Over 80 percent of location-based tax credits are overlooked by taxpayers, tax preparers and CPAs. Some of these credits are large enough to eliminate your clients' tax liabilities. (By Chuck Swenson, CPA/PhD and Blake Christian, CPA, CPA2BIZ Magazine) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/busfacmag.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/busfacmag.html Fri, 18 May 2007 18:00:00 GMT Tapping into the benefits offered by federal and state Enterprise Zones could cut your relocation or expansion project’s costs considerably. With most states offering some form of EZ, it’s worth your time to look into one of these areas for your next project. (By Mary Ellen McCandless, Business Facilities Magazine) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/winews2.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/winews2.html Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:00:00 GMT Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Harley-Davidson Motor Company will receive $4.5 million in enterprise zone jobs tax credits from the Department of Commerce to support expansion, workforce training, and the growth of Harley-Davidson in Wisconsin. (Press Release) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/cchnews.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/cchnews.html Mon, 12 Nov 2006 18:00:00 GMT Taking advantage of valuable tax and other incentives when locating a business is now easier thanks to a partnership between CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business and a leading provider of tax, audit and accounting information, and the noted consulting firm, NTCG. (CCH Press Release) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/canews4.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/canews4.html Mon, 05 Sep 2006 18:00:00 GMT The bills that would have limited the EZ benefits in California have died and the bills that passed, and will likely be approved by Governor Schwarzenegger, are positive. (NTCG Special Report) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/bnaarticle.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/bnaarticle.html Mon, 05 Jun 2006 18:00:00 GMT Results of a KPMG survey released May 18 indicate the worldwide trend for multinational corporations to move from high-tax to low-tax jurisdictions has accelerated in the last year. (BNA Inc, Daily Tax Report) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/labjnews.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/labjnews.html Mon, 08 May 2006 17:00:00 GMT The California Enterprise Zone program offers both employees and employers a number of tax benefits to encourage businesses to operate in the 42 most economically challenged regions throughout the state. (Los Angeles Business Journal) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/minews2.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/minews2.html Mon, 08 May 2006 17:00:00 GMT U.S. Bank purchased $4.6 million in New Market Tax Credits (NMTC) as part of a financing arranged with Accentia Biopharmaceuticals Inc. (St. Louis Business Journal) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/protectiveclaimftb.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/protectiveclaimftb.html Wed, 05 Apr 2006 18:00:00 GMT Court rules in favor of Plaintiff Northwest Energetic Services, LLC, and finds that Plaintiff is entitled to a full refund of all amounts it paid as California’s levy. http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/minews1.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/minews1.html Mon, 27 Mar 2006 18:00:00 GMT State-approved tax credits will help an Auburn Hills manufacturer expand and a vacant building in Detroit be renovated under deals announced by Gov. Jennifer Granholm's office. (Detroit Free Press) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/monews.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/monews.html Mon, 06 Mar 2006 18:00:00 GMT The Missouri Department of Economic Development has approved enhanced enterprise zone status for portions of the city of Neosho and Newton County to help create jobs and spur private investment in the area. (Expansion Management Online) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/winews1.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/winews1.html Thu, 10 Feb 2006 18:00:00 GMT Quad/Graphics, a Wisconsin based printing company is receiving up to $3 million in tax credits as part of the state's Enterprise Development Zone program. The program provides a total of $51 million in tax credits to help state businesses grow. (Associated Press) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/lanews.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/lanews.html Thu, 09 Feb 2006 15:00:00 GMT The Baton Rouge Area Chamber predicts there will be 10,000 to 15,000 new jobs in the region this year. Some of them will be the result of the GO Zone tax credits approved by Congress to spur economic recovery in the hurricane-affected states. (2Advocate.com) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/cbanews.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/cbanews.html Wed, 04 Jan 2006 18:00:00 GMT The California Bankers Association chooses NTCG, a provider of specialized interest income exemption, incentive wage, and sales/use tax credit documentation services as its Endorsed Incentive Tax Credit Partner. (CBA Press Release) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/nynews1.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/nynews1.html Tue, 03 Jan 2006 18:00:00 GMT Three new Empire Zones have been created in New York State, the designations being made under legislation enacted last year that authorized the creation of 12 new Empire Zones over the next four years. (North Country Gazette) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/canews3.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/canews3.html Mon, 28 Dec 2005 18:00:00 GMT A Toyota assembly plant in Merced plans to double the size of its production plant. The county of Merced is in an enterprise zone that offers tax incentives to businesses. (The Merced Sun-Star) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/gcnews.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/gcnews.html Mon, 19 Dec 2005 18:00:00 GMT Congress passed nearly $8 billion in tax breaks for Gulf Coast businesses but denied federal help for casinos, liquor stores and golf courses. (The Associated Press) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/etrArticle.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/etrArticle.html Mon, 19 Dec 2005 18:00:00 GMT This article reports the effective business tax rates by state from 1991 to 2002. Effective rates are more indicative of the true tax burden than nominal rates. (By Prof. Charles W. Swenson) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/miNews.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/miNews.html Thu, 15 Dec 2005 18:23:00 GMT Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to approve legislation in a package aimed at encouraging businesses to relocate in Michigan and getting companies already in the state to expand. http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/ezCaseStudy.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/ezCaseStudy.html Mon, 05 Dec 2005 18:00:00 GMT Locating a Business in an Enterprise Zone Can Make a Difference. The EZ program allows for up to $10,000 credit or more per year and $32,000 or more per qualified employee for a five-year period. http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/caNews2.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/caNews2.html Mon, 05 Dec 2005 18:00:00 GMT California adds three new Enterprise Zones to the existing 39 EZs. Please contact NTCG for more information. http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/ohNews1.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/ohNews1.html Mon, 05 Dec 2005 18:00:00 GMT The Ohio Tax Credit Authority has approved Job Creation Tax Credits for 15 companies locating in Ohio that are expected to create 1,673 jobs. (Ohio Department of Development) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/nhNews.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/nhNews.html Mon, 05 Dec 2005 18:00:00 GMT N.H. to consider providing a tax credit to Lowe's home improvement stores to set up shop in the former Lakes Region plaza, now Winnipesaukee Crossing. (The Citizen Online) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/ohNews.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/ohNews.html Mon, 05 Dec 2005 18:00:00 GMT The Ohio Tax Credit Authority has approved Job Creation Tax Credits for business location or expansion projects that are expected to create 714 jobs. (Ohio Department of Development) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/tnNews.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/tnNews.html Mon, 05 Dec 2005 18:00:00 GMT New law provides incentives for Tennessee employers to hire people with disabilities who receive services from state agencies. (The Mountain Press) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/caNews.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/caNews.html Mon, 05 Dec 2005 18:00:00 GMT California Assembly Speaker Nunez detailed a new tax incentive bill designed to keep production work in the state. (The Hollywood Reporter.) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/noNews.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/noNews.html Mon, 05 Dec 2005 18:00:00 GMT Louisiana and other states are winning filmmakers' business through tax incentives. (The Los Angeles Times) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/doleNews.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/doleNews.html Mon, 05 Dec 2005 18:00:00 GMT Gov. Easley signs legislation that clears the way for Dole Foods to locate a food-processing plant in Gaston County that could create 3000 jobs. (The Associated Press ) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/wiNews.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/wiNews.html Mon, 05 Dec 2005 18:00:00 GMT State program that provides tax credits to WI businesses expanding or locating in economically distressed areas to be expanded, Gov. Doyle said. (The Business Journal of Milwaukee.) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/ncNews.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/ncNews.html Mon, 05 Dec 2005 18:00:00 GMT Two of North Carolina's economic incentives tools would stay in effect for at least two more years in a bill headed to Gov. Mike Easley's desk. (The Associated Press ) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/caNews1.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/caNews1.html Mon, 05 Dec 2005 18:00:00 GMT CA to enact bill providing 12% tax credit on a project's spending in the state, up to $3 million per production. TV movies, may be given an extra 3% credit. (The New York Times) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/nyNews.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/nyNews.html Mon, 05 Dec 2005 18:00:00 GMT N.Y. Eager to Play Lead Role in TV-Film Industry. The city is attracting more productions thanks to tax credits and its new star: 280,000-sq-ft Steiner Studios. (The Los Angeles Times) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/military1.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/military1.html Mon, 05 Dec 2005 18:00:00 GMT There are some little-known, but lucrative federal and state tax breaks that companies may receive if they hire certain qualified veterans. (By Prof. Charles W. Swenson, Military.com) http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/military2.html http://www.ntcgtax.com/news/military2.html Mon, 05 Dec 2005 18:00:00 GMT If you purchased body armor for combat duty, the entire cost (including shipping) is tax deductible. The deduction is available if you or your spouse purchased it. (By Prof. Charles W. Swenson, Military.com)