H.R. 6231 expands and improves the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, a tax incentive that encourages employers to hire workers from targeted groups including veterans, long-term unemployed individuals, and others facing employment barriers. The bill extends the credit through December 31, 2030, increases the credit rate from 40 percent to 50 percent for employers who retain workers for at least 400 hours, and adjusts the wage thresholds for calculating credits—raising the base amount to $6,000 with provisions for inflation adjustments after 2025. The legislation also adds new eligibility categories, including military spouses, removes age restrictions for certain nutrition assistance recipients, and provides enhanced credits for long-term family assistance recipients and qualified veterans. The changes take effect for individuals hired after December 31, 2025, and the bill directs federal agencies to promote hiring of targeted group members in critical industries including manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, healthcare, and construction.
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