Indiana: tax incentives, credits and advisors
Indiana offers a research expense credit, a venture capital investment credit administered by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, and a residential credit for rehabilitating historic homes.
Facts checked 2026-10-26 against the official sources linked below.
Below are the major Indiana incentives we could verify against an official source, grouped by type. This is not an exhaustive list of every state program. Credits flagged Transferable can be sold or assigned to another taxpayer under state rules; see transferable state tax credits. Each row shows the date we last checked it.
Indiana historic and building rehabilitation incentives
| Incentive | Type | Who qualifies | Amount, rate or cap | Transferable | Refundable | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential historic rehabilitation credit | Credit | Owners rehabilitating a primary residence on the Indiana Register that is at least 50 years old | 20% of qualified expenditures (which must exceed $10,000); $250,000 a year statewide; 15-year carryforward; recaptured if sold within 5 years | Not stated | No | Active | Indiana DOR, Information Bulletin 87A Last verified 2026-10-26 |
Indiana jobs, investment and enterprise zones incentives
| Incentive | Type | Who qualifies | Amount, rate or cap | Transferable | Refundable | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDGE and EDGE-R credits | Credit | Businesses approved by IEDC for job creation (EDGE) or retention (EDGE-R) | Set by agreement with IEDC | Not stated | Not stated | Active | Indiana DOR, Tax Credits Last verified 2026-10-26 |
| Hoosier Business Investment tax credit | Credit (nonrefundable) | Businesses with IEDC-approved capital investment projects | Up to 10% of qualified investment; up to 15% for onsite digital manufacturing equipment (tax years before 2030); up to 25% for qualified logistics investment; carryforward up to 9 years | Not stated | No | Active | Indiana DOR, Information Bulletin 95; IEDC, Hoosier Business Investment Tax Credit Last verified 2026-10-26 |
Indiana research and development incentives
| Incentive | Type | Who qualifies | Amount, rate or cap | Transferable | Refundable | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research expense credit | Credit | Taxpayers with Indiana qualified research expenses | 15% of the increase over the base amount up to $1 million; 10% above $1 million (alternative simplified method available); 10-year carryforward | Not stated | No; credit not used against Indiana income tax is carried forward up to 10 years | Active | Indiana DOR, Research Expense Credit handbook Last verified 2026-10-28 |
Indiana angel and venture investment incentives
| Incentive | Type | Who qualifies | Amount, rate or cap | Transferable | Refundable | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venture capital investment tax credit | Credit | Investors in IEDC-certified Qualified Indiana Businesses or Qualified Indiana Investment Funds | 25% of qualified investment (30% for W/MBE businesses), up to $1 million lifetime per business; 20% for fund investments up to $5 million a year; $20 million annual program cap | Transferable: Limited; credits can be assigned under IC 6-3.1-24-12 (no assignments under $10,000) | No; no carryback or refund; excess carried over up to 5 years | Active | IEDC, Venture Capital Investment Tax Credit Overview Last verified 2026-10-28 |
Advisors located in Indiana
- KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller) Indianapolis, IN
Listed alphabetically by the location on each advisor's public listing; not a recommendation. Many firms also serve clients in other states.
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Common questions
What is the Indiana research expense credit rate?
15% of the increase in Indiana qualified research expenses over the base amount up to $1 million, and 10% above that.
Can Indiana venture capital investment credits be assigned?
Yes, within the limits of IC 6-3.1-24-12; assignments under $10,000 are not allowed.
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