New York Empire Zones 

Riverview tenants are eligible for tax benefits under New York State's Empire Zone Program, including:

  • Wage tax credits for employers, up to $1,500 per qualified employee.  
  • Capital Tax Credits for Initial Business Investment, up to 24% of cost or original issue stock
  • Investment Tax Credits/Employment Incentive Credits, 8% for personal taxpayers and 10% for corporate taxpayers on qualified investments
  • Sales Tax Exemptions, from New York State sales tax (currently 4.25%).