New York Hire-a-Veteran Tax Credit
$20,000
Program at a Glance
- Location: New York (the veteran must work in New York State)
- Status: Open for veterans hired before January 1, 2028
- Maximum benefit: 20% of first-year wages up to $20,000 for a disabled veteran hired full-time ($10,000 part-time); 15% up to $15,000 for other veterans ($7,500 part-time)
- Who it’s for: Businesses that hire a qualified veteran and keep them employed in New York for twelve months
- How to apply: Have the veteran complete Form DTF-75, then claim the credit on Form CT-643 (corporations) or IT-643 (everyone else)
- Last verified: November 2026
About the Program
The credit is a percentage of the wages you pay the veteran during their first twelve months of employment. A disabled veteran earns a 20% credit, capped at $20,000 for a full-time position and $10,000 for a part-time one. Other veterans earn 15%, capped at $15,000 full-time and $7,500 part-time. The veteran has to start work on or after January 1, 2014 and before January 1, 2028, and work in New York State for a full twelve months, full-time or part-time. You claim the credit in the tax year the veteran completes one year of employment, and it’s available through the 2028 tax year. It’s nonrefundable, and only one credit is allowed per veteran. The veteran certifies eligibility on the Employee Affidavit for the Hire a Veteran Credit (Form DTF-75), which you keep for your records. The state page doesn’t define full-time or part-time hours, so check the form instructions.
Official source: New York State Department of Taxation and Finance: Hire a veteran credit
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Last checked Nov 10, 2026.