New tax credit intended to spur state investment- The New Haven Register – Serving New Haven,

Interesting article RE: Angel Tax Credits for Connecticut

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“The income tax credit equals 25 percent of a cash investment, up to a maximum credit of $250,000. Investments must be in companies that engage in bioscience, advanced materials, information technology, emerging technology and other industries determined by the commissioner of economic development.

Connecticut is starting small, committing $6 million a year through 2013.”

“Manny Ratafia said the requirement that investments be at least $100,000 to qualify for the tax credit could be too high. ‘Many angel investors commit about $30,000 to a single investment,’ he said. ‘It doesn’t sweeten the deal enough for most angels,’he said….”