Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary of Code Sections 48-7-40 and 48-7-40.1, business enterprises may make a one-time election to calculate new full-time jobs on a calendar year rather than a taxable year basis for all jobs created during calendar year 1994 and thereafter as compared against the preceding calendar year. Such one-time election may be made by claiming job tax credits in connection with any 1995 state income tax return or amended return that is filed after April 29, 1997. Such election will not change the taxable year of the business enterprise.