Military Spouse Hiring Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-12T17:51:58Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 596 Military Spouse Hiring Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Taxation. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/12/2024, 5:51 PM

Congressional Summary of S 596

Military Spouse Hiring Act

This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. (The WOTC permits employers who hire individuals who are members of a targeted group such as qualified veterans, ex-felons, or long-term unemployment recipients to claim a tax credit equal to a portion of the wages paid to those individuals.)

A qualified military spouse is any individual who is certified by the designated local agency as being (as of the hiring date) a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces.

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Current Status of Bill S 596

Bill S 596 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2023. Bill S 596 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 1, 2023. Bill S 596's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S570) as of March 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 596

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 596

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Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 596

Military Spouse Hiring ActMilitary Spouse Hiring ActA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit.

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