Benefits to hiring individuals of all abilities:

Federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

When enacted, the WOTC provides businesses with a tax credit of up to $2,400 of the first $6,000 in wages paid to certified workers.

NYS Workers with Disabilities Employment Tax Credit (WETC)

The Workers with Disabilities Tax Credit program provides a NYS tax credit to certified for-profit businesses that hire individuals with developmental disabilities

Barrier Removal Tax Deduction

Businesses of any size can take an annual deduction of up to $15,000 for expenses related to removing physical, structural, and transportation barriers for people with disabilities.

NYS Workers with Disabilities Employment Tax Credit (WETC)

Businesses can claim a NYS tax credit of up to $2,100 of the first $6,000 in wages per eligible individual during the second year of employment.

Disabled Access Tax Credit

Businesses with fewer than 30 employees and no more than $1 million in gross receipts in the preceding year can receive a tax credit of up to 50% of “eligible access expenditures”

City Access New York provides:

  •  Prescreened, skilled job applicants.
  •  No-cost employment services.
  • On the job training and follow up.
  • Professional job coaching for candidates.
  • Consultation, recommendations and training for retention of employees with disabilities.
  • Assistance on reasonable accommodations.
  • Technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • Assistance with the application process for Federal and NYS tax credits.