Wisconsin Tax Incentives
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Wisconsin Tax Incentives
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- Apprenticeship Completion Award Program
- Apprenticeships for Veterans
- Business Development Tax Credits
- Business Opportunity Loan
- Chamber of Commerce
- Development Opportunities Zone Tax Credit
- Device Demonstration
- Device Loans
- Device Reutilization
- DVR Business Services
- DVR Office Locations
- Enterprise Zone Tax Credit
- Microsoft Accessibility Resource Center
- On-the-Job Training
- Training Grants
- Wisconsin Business Development
- Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
- Wisconsin Fast Forward
- Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation
- WisLoan
- WisTech
Apprenticeship Completion Award Program
The Apprenticeship Completion Award Program (ACAP) partially reimburses eligible apprentices, sponsors and employers for certain costs of related instruction. ACAP will be administered by the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards, as directed by law. BAS may reimburse the apprentice, the employer or the sponsor a maximum of $1,000 for up to 25% of the tuition, book, materials and other course fees directly associated with related instruction. The program will conclude on June 30, 2015.
The person working as an apprentice could be someone with a disability who needs this type of vocational training to secure gainful employment.
Apprenticeships for Veterans
The Apprenticeships for Veterans website has information on apprenticeships and on-the-job training programs for military veterans.
Business Development Tax Credits
The Business Development Tax Credit Program supports job creation, capital investment, training and the location or retention of corporate headquarters by providing companies with refundable tax credits that can help to reduce their Wisconsin state income tax liability or provide a refund.
More employment opportunities for workers with disabilities can be a positive outcome resulting from this provision.
Business Opportunity Loan
A business must create new full-time positions and/or retain its existing full-time employment base in Wisconsin to qualify for Business Opportunity Loans. Loan requests under $200,000 will be referred to the appropriate local or regional revolving loan fund first.
Some of the jobs created or retained as a result of this loan could be occupied by employees who have disabilities.
Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce website has resources and links for Wisconsin businesses.
Development Opportunities Zone Tax Credit
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) provides non-refundable tax credits through the Development Opportunity Zone program to incent new and expanding businesses in the Cities of Beloit, Janesville and Kenosha.
Development Opportunity Zone tax credits may be earned through job creation, job retention and capital investment.
This tax credit could mean more employment opportunities for the residents of Beloit, Janesville and Kenosha, including those who have disabilities.
Device Demonstration
Device Demonstrations allow people to compare features and benefits of a particular assistive technology device to make an informed choice before purchasing a device.
Device Loans
Device Loans are short-term loans of assistive technology devices for the purpose of:
- assisting in the decision-making process of finding the most appropriate equipment
- serve as loaner equipment
- provide a short-term accommodations
Device Reutilization
Device Reutilization is the refurbishment, recycling and/or repair of assistive technology devices. The Independence First Mobility Store (exit DHS) contracts with
to provide recycled, repaired and cleaned wheelchairs, mobility devices and other durable medical equipment for a nominal fee.
DVR Business Services
Recruiting the right employee and retaining existing, well-trained and productive workers has never been more important to Wisconsin business owners than in today's economy.
To reach the desired success, DVR can assist you to:
- Tap into highly-reliable and qualified job applicants who can put their diverse abilities to work for you.
- Build strategies to ensure that you maintain that critical edge and competitive advantage by holding onto your existing workforce.
Contact information for DVR’s Business Consultants PDF.
Information on DVR’s Business Services PDF.
DVR Office Locations
This website has a map with pins marking the locations of DVR office locations in Wisconsin. Click on a pin to get the contact information for that particular office.
Enterprise Zone Tax Credit
The purpose of the Enterprise Zone Tax Credit provision is to assist Wisconsin businesses with expansion or relocation to this state.
Part of the expansion generated by this credit could be jobs for employees with disabilities.
Microsoft Accessibility Resource Center
A Microsoft Accessibility Resource Center provides expert consultation on assistive technology and accessibility features built into Microsoft products. Their specialists understand how disabilities impact computer users and are trained to evaluate the needs of the person with the disability. Some centers offer computer training and many organizations have lending libraries, so a consumer can try a product before purchasing it.
On-the-Job Training
On-the-job training is an individualized training program conducted at the actual work site where a job applicant receives specific training required to secure employment. 50% of the salary and fringe expenses of a DVR candidate hired by a company will be covered by DVR for up to 90 days.
Training Grants
Wisconsin provides Training Grants to assist businesses with workforce retention and expansion into new markets and technology. The program provides grant funds to businesses to upgrade or improve the job-related skills of its full-time employees. Grant funds may be approved for eligible training and provided to existing and new employees in full-time positions.
The workers who benefit from this training may be those who are disabled and need a skills upgrade to remain employed and advance in their careers.
Wisconsin Business Development
Wisconsin Business Development provides the knowledge, service, and resources to foster economic development solutions that grow jobs, businesses, and communities.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is the state’s lead economic development organization which provides a range of services and programs to help elevate Wisconsin’s economy. Assistance may include state tax incentives, financing, and guidance on a wide variety of business activities.
Wisconsin Fast Forward
Wisconsin Fast Forward helps address the state's need for skilled workers. The program created worker training grants and makes other investments to prepare workers for jobs available today and in the years to come.
This program can help workers with disabilities receive the job training they need to succeed in the workforce.
Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation
The Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation has provided quality business and financial education coupled with access to fair capital and financial products for more than 25 years. The Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation's impact is seen through the many entrepreneurs, business owners and individual whom we assist.
Backed by the knowledge and expertise of this organization, a woman entrepreneur who has a disability can start or grow a business.
WisLoan
The WisLoan program offers loans for assistive technology. The loans help people buy equipment such as hearing aids, modified vehicles, wheelchairs and ramps. Independent Living Centers throughout the state provide technical assistance, applications and assistive technology services.
WisTech
WisTech is Wisconsin's assistive technology program funded under the AT Act of 1998, as amended (exit DHS). It provides information on selecting, funding, installing and using assistive technology.
Assistive technology (AT) is any product or device that enables people with disabilities to improve their independence and quality of life in the community, at home, at work, and at school.
