Tax Credits
There are a number of programs available to employers who hire members of specific target groups. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit, the Welfare-To-Work Tax Credit and the Workers with Disabilities Tax Credit (state only) provide a minimum credit of 40 percent on the first $6,000 in wages paid during the first year of employment, for hiring of handicapped individuals, welfare recipients, some food stamp recipients, economically disadvantaged adults and other targeted groups. The local Orleans County Job Development Agency or the New York State Department of Labor determines eligibility.

Employee Recruitment
There are a number of locally administered services to further reduce the cost of doing business in Orleans County. Assistance in recruiting employees is available to all employers, which may include pre-screening, testing and referral. Electronic job postings and resume searches are also available. These and other employee recruitment services are easily accessible through our local Job Development Agency and New York State Department of Labor.