A credit is available to businesses that hire veterans who live and work in Massachusetts. The credit is equal to $2,000 for each qualified veteran hired. The business must employ fewer than 100 employees; be certified by the Commissioner of Veteran's Services; and qualify for and claim the federal Work Opportunity Credit allowed under I.R.C. § 51. A business may be eligible for a second credit for the next taxable year if the veteran continues to work for the business. The credit cannot be transferred or refunded. Any amount of credit that exceeds the tax due in the current taxable year may be carried forward to any of the three subsequent taxable years. The credit is available for qualified veterans hired after July 1, 2017. See TIR 17-10.
Origin: M.G.L. c. 62, § 6(u)
Personal Income Tax
Credits Against Tax
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Veteran's Hire Tax Credit
A credit is available to businesses that hire veterans who live and work in Massachusetts. The credit is equal to $2,000 for each qualified veteran hired. The business must employ fewer than 100 employees; be certified by the Commissioner of Veteran's Services; and qualify for and claim the federal Work Opportunity Credit allowed under I.R.C. § 51. A business may be eligible for a second credit for the next taxable year if the veteran continues to work for the business. The credit cannot be transferred or refunded. Any amount of credit that exceeds the tax due in the current taxable year may be carried forward to any of the three subsequent taxable years. The credit is available for qualified veterans hired after July 1, 2017. See TIR 17-10.
<a href="https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleIX/Chapter62/Section6" target="_blank">M.G.L. c. 62, § 6(u)</a>
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