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High Performance Incentive Program (HPIP) – Investment Tax Credit & Sales Tax Exemption

Kansas's flagship manufacturer tax incentive providing a 10% income tax credit on qualified capital investment above $50,000 (or $1M in five metro counties), plus a sales tax exemption on qualifying project purchases; manufacturers must pay above-average wages; up to 50% of the investment credit is now transferable.

About this program

Visit the program website for full details.

Eligibility

For-profit Kansas manufacturers subject to state taxes that pay wages above the average for their industry and county, make qualifying capital investment, and spend at least 2% of payroll on employee training. Non-manufacturers may qualify if 51%+ of sales go to Kansas manufacturers or out-of-state businesses.

Requirements

  • Be a manufacturer (NAICS basis) or qualify via 51%+ of sales to manufacturers or out-of-state buyers
  • Pay above-average wages for the industry and geographic area
  • Make capital investment exceeding the threshold: $50,000 in most counties; $1,000,000 in Douglas, Johnson, Sedgwick, Shawnee, and Wyandotte counties