Tallahassee’s newest lawmaker is pushing a corporate income tax break for businesses that hire ex-felons.
Tallahassee Democratic Representative Ramon Alexander wants to ease reentry for ex-felons by making it easier to get a job. He’s partnering with Ocoee Democrat, and Senate Criminal Justice Chairman, Randolph Bracy to offer a work opportunity tax credit. Under the proposal, most businesses can get a credit equal to 40 percent of the salary of up to five workers. For minority owned companies the credit jumps to 50 percent. The measure would take effect in 2018 and cover people hired within three years of their release from prison.
