To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the work opportunity tax credit for hiring displaced disaster victims.

12/17/2024, 9:05 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill 118 hr 10423, also known as the "Displaced Disaster Victims Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for businesses that hire individuals who have been displaced by natural disasters.

The bill specifically focuses on providing a work opportunity tax credit for employers who hire individuals who have been affected by disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, or other catastrophic events. This tax credit is designed to incentivize businesses to hire these individuals, who may be facing challenges in finding employment due to the impact of the disaster on their communities.

By offering this tax credit, the bill aims to not only provide financial relief to businesses that are willing to hire displaced disaster victims but also to help these individuals get back on their feet by securing employment. This can have a positive impact on both the individuals who have been affected by the disaster and the communities that are working to recover and rebuild in the aftermath. Overall, the Displaced Disaster Victims Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act seeks to support those who have been most severely impacted by natural disasters by providing them with opportunities for employment and financial stability.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 10423

Introduced on
2024-12-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill 118 hr 10423, also known as the "Displaced Disaster Victims Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for businesses that hire individuals who have been displaced by natural disasters.

The bill specifically focuses on providing a work opportunity tax credit for employers who hire individuals who have been affected by disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, or other catastrophic events. This tax credit is designed to incentivize businesses to hire these individuals, who may be facing challenges in finding employment due to the impact of the disaster on their communities.

By offering this tax credit, the bill aims to not only provide financial relief to businesses that are willing to hire displaced disaster victims but also to help these individuals get back on their feet by securing employment. This can have a positive impact on both the individuals who have been affected by the disaster and the communities that are working to recover and rebuild in the aftermath. Overall, the Displaced Disaster Victims Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act seeks to support those who have been most severely impacted by natural disasters by providing them with opportunities for employment and financial stability.
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Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the work opportunity tax credit for hiring displaced disaster victims.

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.