Americans with Disabilities Act 25th Anniversary Timeline - Disability & Employment

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

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8/20/1996

The Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 creates the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program, which provides a federal tax credit to companies that hire workers from populations that face high rates of unemployment, including people with certain disabilities.

A "Come In - We're Hiring" sign signaling a welcoming and inclusive workplace. — Thinkstock Photos