Military Spouse Hiring Act

This bill would let employers get a tax break when they hire someone who is married to a member of the military. It does this by adding military spouses to a list of groups — like veterans, ex-felons, and people who have been unemployed for a long time — that already qualify employers for a tax credit called the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. The credit covers a percentage of the wages paid to these workers, up to a certain limit. To qualify, a state workforce agency would need to confirm that the person being hired is the spouse of a military service member.

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