Dirigo Capital Investment Credit
Generally
Exceptional fit: eligible sectors expressly include forestry/fishing and manufacturing, so both some forest operations and mills can qualify.
Fit 3/3Difficulty 2/3Conditional
Maine
4 programs in the 2026 edition.
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4 programs0 refundableEasiest: Dirigo Capital Investment CreditTop: Equipment, Investment, Jobs
Programs
Dirigo Training Credit
$2,000 per employee receiving qualifying training
Eligible forestry and manufacturing businesses can receive a credit for qualified employee training.
Fit 3/3Difficulty 2/3Conditional
Renewable Chemicals Tax Credit
$0.08 per pound of qualifying renewable chemical meeting
Potentially relevant when wood residuals are converted into qualifying renewable chemicals rather than fuels.
Fit 1/3Difficulty 2/3Not refundable
Research Expense Tax Credit
5% of excess qualified research expenses plus 7
Qualifying Maine research can produce an incremental credit for wood-products manufacturers.
Fit 2/3Difficulty 2/3Not refundable