Changes Making it Easier for Veterans to Pursue Degrees in STEM Fields
For years now, military veterans studying under the GI Bill have studiously avoided degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) because there’s simply not enough money to make it happen. The Post-9/11 GI Bill covers 36 months of tuition, but education to earn a degree in a STEM field typically takes longer than that,…
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5 Ways Volunteering Can Help Ex-Felons Get a Job
When it comes to getting a job, it can be tough for ex-felons. Even though they’ve served their time, their records can follow them into the job market. Unless an employer is willing to take a chance on them, they can be unemployable. But there may be a way to increase their odds of getting…
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Why the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) May Be the Tax Credit Your Employees are Missing
In 2018, the tax code was changed and many of those changes dealt with the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). For higher wage earners, these changes weren’t helpful. For low wage earners, the changes have meant smaller tax payments and sometimes even refunds. If you’re a company that takes advantage of the Work Opportunity Tax…
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Top Franchises for Military Veterans and Ways to Get Started
For many military veterans, the idea of finding a civilian job can be a scary thing. It’s a major change from the years they spent in service to our country. For some veterans, the idea of putting those leadership skills to good use as a small business owner is much more appealing. Thankfully, the federal…
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Voting Rights for Felons – Where Each State Stands Heading into the 2020 Presidential Election
As the vote for the next President of the United States nears, the disenfranchisement of America’s felons is once again making headlines. According to NBC News, 6.1 million Americans were unable to vote in 2016—the last time Americans elected a president—even though they had served their time and were now free from prison. This spotlight…
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WOTC at Work in Empowerment Zones and Renewal Communities
If you plan to hire new employees in the coming months, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) may be one of the best ways to offset the increased cost of doing business in the short-term. That’s because when you hire employees from key groups such as ex-felons, veterans, and persons with disabilities, the IRS will…
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