The CDZ Program can help those seeking to expand a business, start a new one, or relocate a current business to Wisconsin. There are two tax credits available and one can be used in relation to environmental cleanups. Jobs credits can be claimed for the creation of new employment. The Enterprise Development Zone Program provides the same tax incentives as the Community Development Zone Program to new or expanding businesses whose projects will affect distressed areas. Enterprise Zones can exist for up to seven years.
Commerce can vary zone benefits to encourage projects in areas of high distress.
The Department can designate up to 50 zones. The Envirom-nental Remediation Credit can be claimed for environmental cleanup efforts. Petroleum products are defined as gasoline, gasoline-alcohol fuel blends, kerosene, fuel oil, burner oil, diesel fuel oil or used motor oil. In addition, Commerce has several requirements that must be met by tank owners, such as tank registration. The amount of money that can be reimbursed depends on several criteria, such as whether the tank is owned by a marketer or non-marketer of petroleum products, the tank is under or above ground, and when the costs have been incurred for cleanup.