Federal Incentives
We welcome Attorney Jill Fisher, Esquire, as an expert contributor on compliance issues. Read this article in the July 2009 Counterpoint, the Official Publication of the Pennsylvania Defense Institute "ADA Amendments Act - What you NEED to know!" written by leading experts Janet Fiore, CEO and Jill Fisher, Esquire.
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Learn how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 can help your business.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
Earn up to a $2,400 tax credit for each new qualified hire.
Disabled Tax Credit
Costs associated with a small business (<30 employees) complying with the ADA can be taken as a tax credit. The formula is 50% of the amount over the first $250 spent up to $5125 per year.
Architectural Transportation Barrier Removal Tax Deduction
Up to $15,000 per year deduction for making its premises more accessible to people with disabilities and the elderly.
Home Modifications
Financial incentives are available for modifying an existing home.
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.
Transportation to Work - A Toolkit for the Business Community
Impairment and Related Work Expenses
If you have a physical or mental disability that limits your ability to function as an employee, you may be able to deduct some of your work expenses related to your impairment.
Impairment and Related Work Expenses
Medical Expenditures
In addition to some home modifications you may be able to deduct the cost of certain educational services and equipment as medical expenses as long as these expenses are made to alleviate your physical or mental condition.
Section 508 Information & Electronic Technology (E&IT) Accessibility Requirements
In complying to the 1998 Amendments to the Rehabilitation Act, businesses who develop and sell qualifying E&IT to the Federal Government must address these usability requirements. Businesses that fully and clearly address usability standards on their components may (according to the GSA procurement matrix used to evaluate competitive bids) have an advantage over less accessible competitors.
Become an Employer Network (EN) to participate in the Social Security Administrations Ticket to Work Program.
Earn up to $17,000 for hiring and accommodating a person with a disability who holds a Ticket to Work.
Ticket to Work - Employer Network
Become an Employer Network (EN) to participate in the Social Security Administrations Ticket to Work Program.
Earn up to $17,000 for hiring and accommodating a person with a disability who holds a Ticket to Work.
Veterans
Services and Programs for Vets with Disabilities
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