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Keystone Opportunity Zones in Allentown, Pa

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development has spearheaded the renewal of the successful Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ) program. You can learn more about the program at their web site or by downloading a fact sheet here.

Keystone Opportunity Zones have had a tremendous positive influence in Allentown, bringing over $100 million in investment and creating over 100 jobs. The Keystone Opportunity Zone program resulted in the development of the Butz Corporate Center, the Plaza at PPL Center, the America On Wheels Museum, the Townes at Trexler Square, Bridgeworks by the Creek Industrial Center, Center Square Apartments and the Allentown Brew Works.

The tax benefits at the existing Keystone Opportunity Zone sites in the City of Allentown will expire on December 31, 2010, but you can still take advantage. There is still space available at the Townes at Trexler Square, the Plaza at PPL Center, Butz Corporate Center, and Bridgeworks by the Creek Industrial Center. There are also development opportunities available at the undeveloped sites on the Keystone Opportunity Zone list, including Lehigh Landing, Allentown Parking Authority Lots, and the Neuweiler Brewery.

AEDC is working with the City of Allentown's Department of Community and Economic Development, Allentown City Council, the Allentown School District, and the County of Lehigh to create new Keystone Opportunity Zone sites for the future. Stay tuned for more information.

Existing Keystone Opportunity Zone Sites in the City of Allentown


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Tax Liability in Keystone Opportunity Zones

Binding ordinances and resolutions were passed granting the waiver, abatement or exemption of certain state and local taxes. Depending on the situation, the tax burden may be reduced to zero through exemptions, deductions, abatements, and credits for the following:

  • State Taxes: Corporate Net Income Taxes, Capital Stock & Foreign Franchise Tax, Personal Income Tax, Sales & Use Tax, Bank Shares and Trust Company Shares Tax, Alternative Bank and Trust Company Shares Tax, Mutual Thrift Institutions Tax, Insurance Premiums Tax
  • Local Taxes: Earned Income/Net Profits Tax, Business Gross Receipts, Business Occupancy, Business Privilege and Mercantile Taxes, Local Real Property Tax, Sales and Use Tax