Employer Security Clearances Costs Tax Credit (ESCC)
Maryland Department of Commerce
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state
Overview
Employer Security Clearances Costs Tax Credit (ESCC)
ESCC provides income tax credits for expenses related to federal security clearance costs, construction of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and first-year leasing costs for small businesses doing security-based contract work.
Details
- Agency: Maryland Department of Commerce
- Application Due: September 15
- Financial Assistance: Tax Credit
Eligible Applicants
For-Profit, Individuals
Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
How to Apply
Application Due: September 15
Program website: http://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/employer-security-clearance-costs-tax-credit
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