Florida Workforce Training Tax Credits: What Employers Can Claim

When in force: 40% of up to $6,000 of first-year wages for certified hires from targeted groups. For hires after 2025 it is not currently available.

40% of up to $6,000 of wages (up to $2,400 per hire) for workers who began on or before December 31, 2025.

Your business, as a federal income tax credit. Screening and certification go through the state workforce agency.

• Hire belongs to one of 10 targeted groups and is certified by the state agency
• Employer submits Form 8850 within 28 days of the start date
• Worker must have begun on or before December 31, 2025 to qualify now

$1,000 per qualified new employee, plus $500 more if the worker is a welfare transition program participant.

$1,000 a job; up to $500,000 of credits per business per year; $5 million statewide cap per year.

Your business, as a credit against sales tax or corporate income tax.

• Eligible industry such as manufacturing, agriculture, lodging, research or multistate call centers
• Located in a rural area of opportunity or a qualifying low-population county
• New business: at least 10 qualified employees. Existing business: 20% more employees (under 50 staff) or 10 more (50 or more)
• Employees work at least 36 hours a week for at least 3 months

$1 for each hour an eligible employee with a disability worked, up to 1,000 hours.

Up to $1,000 per employee and $10,000 per taxpayer each year. $5 million statewide for each state fiscal year 2024-25 through 2026-27.

Your business, as a credit against Florida corporate income tax.

• Employee has a disability as defined in section 413.801, Florida Statutes
• Employed by you for at least 6 months
• Business located in Florida