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    Commonwealth agencies require that applicants comply with state tax laws in order to obtain clearance for Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ) Programs.

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    Overview

    The Keystone Opportunity Zone Program (KOZ) was signed into legislation on October 6, 1998 (Act 92 of 1998). A KOZ is an area defined by the Governor's Office and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for development. An individual or business that either lives or does business in these defined areas can apply for a KOZ grant. One of the requirements for grant approval is that the applicant must be in compliance for state taxes.