Taxes & Incentives

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KEY STATEWIDE INCENTIVES

Manufacturing and Agriculture Credit: The tax credit is available for income derived from manufacturing or agricultural property located in Wisconsin and will offset a significant share of Wisconsin income taxes. 

Business Development Tax Credit: A business located in, or relocating to, Wisconsin may be eligible for Business Development Tax Credits if the business’s net employment in the state increases each year for which the business claims tax credits. Tax credits are subject to retention requirements.

Training Grants: Any business making a firm commitment to locate a new facility in Wisconsin or expand an existing facility within the state and is upgrading a product, process or service that requires training in new technology and industrial skills is eligible for a Training Grant. 

KEY COUNTY INCENTIVES 

Fond du Lac County Revolving Loan Fund: Established to create employment opportunities, encourage private investment, and provide a financing alternative for new business start-ups or expanding existing businesses in the county. Loans of from $20,000 to $300,000 for working capital, machinery and equipment.

Small Business Revolving Loan Fund: The Fond du Lac County Small Business Revolving Loan Fund (SBRLF) program, provides loans of from $15,000 to $100,000 for working capital, machinery and equipment, and real estate, for new and expanding small businesses. 

Dodge County Revolving Loan Fund: Dodge County low-interest loans for proposed projects that will create new jobs, help businesses maintain or expand existing operations, and advance the county’s economic development goals and objectives.

ADVOCAP: ADVOCAP administers a Business Development Loan Fund which provides loans to start-up and existing eligible businesses. ADVOCAP is designated as a lender by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Micro Loan Program.

IGNITE! Business Success: A network of local institutions provides integrated and comprehensive support to Fond du Lac County entrepreneurs and innovators in all industries and stages of development.

KEY LOCAL INCENTIVES

  • Community Development Block Grants
  • SBA Guaranteed Loans
  • Job Training Assistance
  • Commercial Lending Institutions
  • Revolving Loan Fund
  • Façade Improvement Grants
  • Downtown Revitalization Grants
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