Congressman Ted Deutch is appreciative of any South Florida media outlet willing to help get the word out for the Veterans Jobs Fair. Just a moment of your airtime or a few lines of print space could help a hero launch a meaningful career after serving our country. 

Veterans Jobs Fair Information

Saturday, December 3, 2011
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fort Lauderdale Armory
400 SW 24th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL

*Employers can register to participate online at http://Deutch.House.Gov

Tax Credit Information

On November 21, 2011, the President signed into law two new tax credits:

• Short-term unemployed: A new credit of 40 percent of the first $6,000 of wages (up to $2,400) for employers who hire veterans who have been unemployed at least 4 weeks.
  
  
• Long-term unemployed: A new credit of 40 percent of the first $14,000 of wages (up to $5,600) for employers who hire veterans who have been unemployed longer than 6 months.

• Maintain the existing Work Opportunity Tax Credit for veterans with service-connected disabilities (currently the maximum is $4,800).
  
  
• A new credit of 40 percent of the first $24,000 of wages (up to $9,600) for firms that hire veterans with service-connected disabilities who have been unemployed longer than 6 months.