Article: Tennessee Offers Tax Breaks, Incentives to Lure Businesses.

Byline: Dave Flessner

Apr. 13--With a few keystrokes on their computer, business owners quickly can calculate the tax breaks available for investments in Memphis.

A $10 million business that creates 100 good-paying jobs will get a five-year tax freeze, according to Memphis' online "tax-free calculator." A $5 million business investment that creates 50 jobs qualifies for a three-year tax abatement under the city's formula.

"In today's competitive work, we know that every prospect is looking for some incentives, and we want them to know what we have available," said R. Marc Jordan, chief executive of the Memphis Regional Chamber of Commerce. "So ...

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