Are there tax incentives for hiring someone with a disability?
Maryland’s employers are authorized to take tax credits for hiring workers with disabilities through the Maryland Disability Employment Tax Credit (MDETC). The MDETC may be claimed concurrently with any available federal tax credit for which the employee may be eligible. During the first year, employers are eligible for a credit in an amount to 30% of up to the first $6,000 ($1,800) of wages paid during the first year and 20% ($1,200) of wages paid during the second year of employment. I have an employee who has become disabled. She wants to return to her old job. How can DORS help? Maryland’s WorkTech, operated by DORS, provides free information, consulting and training about ways to keep valued employees with disabilities. The program can also help employers find the information they need to create barrier-free facilities and accessible products and/or services that improve customer service as well. What is a reasonable accommodation? A reasonable accommodation is a modification or a
Maryland’s employers are authorized to take tax credits for hiring workers with disabilities through the Maryland Disability Employment Tax Credit (MDETC). There are also several federal tax credits for businesses who hire people with disabilities. I have an employee who has become disabled. She wants to return to her old job. How can DORS help? DORS operates Maryland’s WorkTech, which provides free information, consulting and training about ways to keep valued employees with disabilities. The program can also help employers find the information they need to create barrier-free facilities and accessible products and/or services that improve customer service as well. What is a reasonable accommodation? A reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a job duty, the work environment or the way things are usually done that enables an employee to do his or her job effectively or more effectively. Many reasonable accommodations are free or cost under $500. Is there such a thin
