Tax Incentives

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Primer for Small Businesses

Overview of the basic requirements of Title I of the ADA and information about tax incentives for hiring and retaining qualified individuals with disabilities. See Appendix A for information about tax incentives.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Tax Incentives for Businesses

Information from the U.S. Department of Justice to help businesses understand and take advantage of the tax credit and deduction available for complying with the ADA.

Business Tax Credits & Deductions for Employment of People with Disabilities

Fact sheet describes three tax incentives available to help employers cover accommodation costs for employees and/or customers with disabilities, making their businesses accessible for everyone.

Internal Revenue Service Disability Information for Individuals, Businesses & Partners Providing Services

Information from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding financial education and tax preparation assistance for people with disabilities. Business owners who make accommodations for individuals with disabilities may also be eligible for tax credits.

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Transportation to Work - A Toolkit for the Business Community

This toolkit is a collection of online resources that guide company executives and human resources professionals in providing job-related transportation benefits to their employees while improving their companies' bottom line. The toolkit has a menu of options from which you can select what will work well for your business, such as giving employees the opportunity to sign up for pre-tax commuter benefit deductions or assisting employees with disabilities with transportation to work. For more information read the fact sheet Transportation for Workers with Disabilities: Widening Your Pool of Potential Talent.

Using Tax Credits to Encourage Hiring of Homeless & Disabled Veterans

Information about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), which encourages employers to hire certain job-seekers by allowing them to recover a portion of the wages paid during the initial period of employment. For many employers, especially small businesses, this tax credit may provide an additional incentive to hire and retain veterans and others who may qualify them for this credit. Download IRS Form 8850 for more information about this tax credit.