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Empire Zone Overview & Maps
New York State's new EMPIRE ZONE program has proven to be one of the best in the country. If your business expands or relocates to one of our zones; it could qualify to PAY NO TAXES FOR UP TO TEN YEARS.

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Syracuse's two "Empire Zones" (formerly Economic Development Zones) help businesses expand, create new jobs and grow our local economy. Both the City of Syracuse urban zone and the County's suburban sub-zones offer a range of helpful incentives to qualified businesses or "Qualified Empire Zone Enterprises" (QEZE). To qualify as a QEZE, a business must be located in an Empire Zone and meet annual criteria. Both the Onondaga County and City of Syracuse Office of Economic Development can assist in becoming a QEZE.

Download our benefits calculator (329K) to estimate potential tax savings. After entering the data requested this excel spreadsheet will illustrate your estimated savings for locating your business in a zone. Please note that completion of this calculator does not guarantee results. Actual savings and or credits are determined when completing your New York State tax return.

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