Helping to Encourage Real Opportunities (HERO) for Youth Act of 2025

Bill 119 s 1210, also known as the "Youth Work Opportunity Credit Modification Act," aims to make changes to the work opportunity credit within the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Specifically, this bill focuses on providing incentives for businesses to hire young employees.

The work opportunity credit is a tax credit available to employers who hire individuals from certain targeted groups, such as veterans or individuals receiving government assistance. This bill seeks to modify the credit to specifically target youth employees, making it easier for businesses to hire and retain young workers.

By providing this tax credit for businesses that hire youth employees, the bill aims to address issues of youth unemployment and provide opportunities for young individuals to gain valuable work experience. This could potentially benefit both businesses and young workers, as it incentivizes the hiring of young employees and helps them gain valuable skills and experience in the workforce. Overall, Bill 119 s 1210 aims to support youth employment and provide incentives for businesses to hire young workers through modifications to the work opportunity credit within the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.