Benefits to Employers
Top Ten Reasons To Hire People with Disabilities
Tax Credits
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The United States General Accounting Organization found that employers are underutilizing the hiring, retaining and accommodation tax incentives available to business for employing people with disabilities. Here is a list of federal tax incentives:
Contact: Workforce Development
Contact: ADA Information Line [800.514.0301 (voice) or 800.514.0383 (TTY)]
Contact: ADA Information Line [800.514.0301 (voice) or 800.514.0383 (TTY)]
When hiring a person with a disability, any of the area placement agencies can assist businesses with completing and acquiring the appropriate tax credits.
- Work Opportunity Credit : To encourage hiring of economically disadvantaged including people with disabilities.
Contact: Workforce Development
- Disabled Access Credit: To help small businesses provide accommodations to customers and employees.
Contact: ADA Information Line [800.514.0301 (voice) or 800.514.0383 (TTY)]
- Barrier Removal Deduction: To make businesses and transportation vehicles accessible.
Contact: ADA Information Line [800.514.0301 (voice) or 800.514.0383 (TTY)]
When hiring a person with a disability, any of the area placement agencies can assist businesses with completing and acquiring the appropriate tax credits.