The Military Spouse Hiring Act would expand the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit to include military spouses, making them an eligible group for employers to receive tax credits when hiring them. Currently, the tax credit applies to hiring from certain disadvantaged groups, such as veterans and long-term unemployed individuals, but does not cover military spouses. Under this bill, employers who hire a spouse of an active-duty service member would qualify for the same tax incentive, provided the spouse is certified by a local agency. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment for new hires, with no specific funding amount or sunset date mentioned in the legislation. This change aims to support military families by encouraging employers to hire military spouses, who often face employment challenges due to frequent relocations required by military service.
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