Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2020. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 1-1-2020.

Sec. 14. A qualified unit shall enter into an agreement with an applicant that is awarded a hiring incentive under this chapter. The agreement must include all of the following:

(1) A detailed description of the project that is the subject of the agreement.

(2) The duration of the hiring incentive and the first calendar year for which the hiring incentive may be claimed.

(3) The hiring incentive amount that will be allowed for each calendar year.

(4) A requirement that the taxpayer shall maintain operations at the project location for at least two (2) years following the last calendar year in which the applicant claims the hiring incentive.

(5) A statement that a taxpayer is subject to an assessment under section 16 of this chapter for noncompliance with the agreement.

(6) A specific method for determining the number of new employees employed during a calendar year who are performing jobs not previously performed by an employee.

(7) A requirement that the taxpayer shall annually report to the qualified unit, subject to the protections under IC 5-14-3-4(a)(5) and IC 5-14-3-4(a)(6):

(A) the number of new employees who are performing jobs not previously performed by an employee;

(B) the new income tax revenue withheld in connection with the new employees; and

(C) any other information the qualified unit needs to perform the qualified unit's duties under this chapter.

(8) A requirement that the qualified unit is authorized to verify with the appropriate state agencies, including the IEDC, the amounts reported under subdivision (7), and after doing so shall issue a certificate to the taxpayer stating that the amounts have been verified.

(9) Any other performance conditions that the qualified unit determines are appropriate.

As added by P.L.173-2011, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.55.