USA Workforce Tax Credit Act

12/31/2022, 4:58 AM
Congress
117

Number
HR - 4287

Introduced on
2021-06-30

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/30/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

USA Workforce Tax Credit Act

This bill allows tax credits for charitable contributions to certain nonprofit organizations with the exclusive purpose of providing (1) workforce development and apprenticeship training, or (2) scholarships for elementary and secondary education expenses of students from households with income that does not exceed 200% of the median gross income.

The bill limits the credits to specified amounts for individuals and corporations. It also (1) imposes a tax on workforce development, apprenticeship training, and scholarship granting organizations that fail to distribute a specified portion of their receipts; and (2) establishes a $2 billion annual volume cap for the tax credits allowed under this bill.

Bill 117 HR 4287, also known as the USA Workforce Tax Credit Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide tax credits to businesses that invest in their workforce through training and education programs.

Under this bill, eligible businesses would be able to claim a tax credit equal to a percentage of the costs incurred for providing training and education to their employees. The amount of the tax credit would be based on the number of employees who participate in the program and the type of training provided.

The USA Workforce Tax Credit Act aims to incentivize businesses to invest in their employees and help them develop the skills needed to succeed in the modern economy. By providing tax credits, the bill seeks to encourage businesses to prioritize workforce development and training, ultimately leading to a more skilled and competitive workforce. Supporters of the bill argue that investing in workforce development is crucial for economic growth and job creation. By providing tax incentives for businesses to invest in their employees, the USA Workforce Tax Credit Act aims to boost productivity and innovation in the workforce. Opponents of the bill may argue that it could be costly for the government to provide tax credits to businesses, and that the benefits of the program may not outweigh the costs. They may also raise concerns about the potential for abuse or misuse of the tax credits by businesses. Overall, the USA Workforce Tax Credit Act is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to incentivize businesses to invest in their workforce through training and education programs. Its ultimate impact on the economy and workforce development will depend on how it is implemented and enforced.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary students.

Policy Areas
Taxation

Potential Impact
Charitable contributions
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Employment and training programs
Higher education
Income tax credits
Sales and excise taxes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Vocational and technical education

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary8/13/2021

USA Workforce Tax Credit Act

This bill allows tax credits for charitable contributions to certain nonprofit organizations with the exclusive purpose of providing (1) workforce development and apprenticeship training, or (2) scholar...


Latest Action6/30/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.