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Clayton County businesses can get tax credit for job creation

Lawful businesses, including those in retail, that create two new jobs can qualify. AJC File Photo.
Lawful businesses, including those in retail, that create two new jobs can qualify. AJC File Photo.
By Leslie Johnson
Feb 2, 2017

The state of Georgia has designated Clayton County as a Tier 1 county for 2017. This means that lawful businesses in Clayton - including those in retail, office and lodging - that create two new jobs can qualify for a $3,500 per job tax credit for five years, the city of Morrow recently posted on its site.

Here’s what businesses in Clayton County must do to qualify for the credit:

  • Create a minimum of two jobs
  • Jobs must be full time, with the employees working at least 35 hours a week
  • Pay in exccess of the lowest average wage of any county in the state
  • Offer health insurance upon employment

Information: www.cityofmorrow.com

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