Poughkeepsie/Dutchess Empire Zone
The Empire Zone program officially sunset on June 30, 2010. Therefore new applications can no longer be accepted.
Currently certified businesses retain their certification as long as they comply with all New York State regulations and send in their Business Annual Report (BAR) each year.
Continuing Eligibility for Empire Zone Tax Benefits
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is providing guidance about certain actions that may affect the continuing eligibility to receive Empire Zone (EZ) tax benefits for a business enterprise or taxpayer that was certified under Article 18-B of the General Municipal Law (GML) before the expiration of the Empire Zones Program.
Please see link for additional information: TSB-M-11(2)C, (3)I, (4)S
Changes to Qualified Empire Zone Enterprise (QEZE) Program - Effective September 1, 2009
Chapter 57 of the Laws of 2009 (Chapter 57) amended certain provisions of the Tax Law and the General Municipal Law affecting the Empire Zones Program. These changes affect business entities claiming Qualified Empire Zone Enterprise (QEZE) sales tax benefits under Tax Law Articles 28 and 29. The purpose of this memorandum is to summarize the changes made by the legislation.
Please see link for additional information: TSB-M-09(12)