Several states have instituted tax credit programs for angel investors. Below are a few papers and analysis of the programs in general, followed by links to relevant Web sites for individual states, often with links to the applications or forms needed to participate. Please note that the programs are very different by state, with a wide variety of details involved. It should also be noted that most of the tax credits are on income, and because some states do not have income tax, the credits would not work in every state.

Specific questions about individual state tax credit programs should be directed to the states, using contact information included in Web links. If you are aware of additional materials or states that should be included on this page, please contact Marianne Hudson or Public Policy Committee Chair Liddy Karter.

Overview and Analysis

	State Tax Credit Incentives for Equity Investments: A Survey of Current Practices Community Development Venture Capital Alliance July, 2004
	Matrix of States Offering Angel Investment Tax Credits Connecticut Technology Council and Angel Capital Association June, 2008
	Angel Investment: State Strategies to Promote Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth National Governors’ Association and Kauffman Foundation January, 2008

Individual State Programs

Arkansas Equity Investment Incentive Act of 2007
legislation

Arizona Angel Investment Tax Credit
legislation
description
rules and applications
quick facts

Colorado Enterprise Zone Tax Credit
legislation
description

Hawaii High Technology Business Investment Tax Credit
legislation
announcements and forms

Indiana Venture Capital Investment Tax Credit
legislation
description with links to application

Kansas Angel Investor Tax Credit
legislation
description
description with links to registration
guidelines
individual income tax form K-30

Louisiana Angel Investor Tax Credit
legislation

Maine High Technology Investment Tax Credit
legislation
description with links to forms

Maryland Biotechnology Investment Tax Credit
legislation
description
application

Minnesota Seed Capital Investment Credit
legislation

New Jersey High Technology Investment Tax Credit
legislation
application

New Mexico Angel Investment Credit
legislation
description, including applications

North Carolina Qualified Business Investment Tax Credit
legislation
description
application

North Dakota Seed Capital Investment Tax Credit
legislation
application
Angel Fund Investment Tax Credit
legislation

Ohio Technology Investment Tax Credit
legislation
program summary
description, with links to forms and applications

Oklahoma Small Business Capital Credit
legislation
application

Oregon University Venture Development Fund Tax Credit
legislation
description

Rhode Island Innovation Tax Credit
description and application guidelines

Vermont Angel Venture Investment Capital Gain Deferral Credit
legislation
description with links to application

Virginia Qualified Equity and Subordinated Debt Investments Credit
administrative tax code
description with link to application

West Virginia High Growth Business Investment Tax Credit
legislation
application

Wisconsin Angel Investor Tax Credit
legislation
legislation amendments
description with links to verification process