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This bill, titled the "Military Incentive Program," aims to expand and rename an existing program to offer tax credits to private sector employers in West Virginia who hire eligible veterans, members of the West Virginia National Guard, or members of the U.S. Reserve forces. An "eligible veteran" is defined as someone who served on active duty for over 180 days and received an honorable discharge, or was discharged due to a service-connected disability. The program will now apply to all veterans, not just specific groups like disabled or economically disadvantaged Vietnam and Korean War veterans, and will provide a tax credit of 30% of the employee's first $5,000 in wages for each qualifying individual employed for at least one continuous year, with provisions for partial credits if employment ends early due to specific circumstances like voluntary departure, disability, or termination for good cause. The bill also clarifies that the program will be administered by WorkForce West Virginia, and that the office will propose rules to implement the program's goals.

Military Affairs and Security

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