Chicago Career Fairs Help Veterans
Monday, November 17th, 2008Just like most of America, many veterans are struggling to find a job during the current economic slowdown. A series of Chicago career fairs recently helped many veterans with this dilemma.
Governor Rod R. Blagojevich has announced that November is “Hire a Veteran Month.” As part of this, the Illinois Department of Employment Security recently hosted a series of job fairs throughout the state to help veterans find work. According to a press release, the state also is reminding employers of a new state income tax credit of up to $600 for every qualified veteran they hire.
“Illinois employers can earn tax credits for the veterans they have hired since January 1, 2007 who have recently been on active duty overseas,” the press release notes. “Employers can earn the Veteran’s Tax Credit of 5 percent of total wages paid, up to a maximum of $600 annually, for wages paid to each veteran hired after January 1, 2007.