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Virginia Beach Senator Boosts Jobs for Formerly Incarcerated

1/10/2025

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Virginia Beach State Senator Aaron Rouse is championing the "Second-Chance Employment Tax Credit," a groundbreaking initiative aimed at helping formerly incarcerated individuals secure employment. This legislation provides employers with a 5% tax credit on wages for eligible hires from 2023 to 2029, with generous caps of $1,250 or $2,250 for those on probation or parole, fostering hope and opportunity for many.

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Story summary

Virginia Beach State Senator Aaron Rouse is championing the "Second-Chance Employment Tax Credit," a groundbreaking initiative aimed at helping formerly incarcerated individuals secure employment. This legislation provides employers with a 5% tax credit on wages for eligible hires from 2023 to 2029, with generous caps of $1,250 or $2,250 for those on probation or parole, fostering hope and opportunity for many.