Virginia Worker Training Tax Credit
Supports workforce development in Virginia by helping employers invest in training through a state tax credit mechanism.
The Virginia Worker Training Tax Credit is a non-refundable Virginia state tax credit equal to 35% of qualifying costs for providing eligible training to employees, or 35% of direct costs for providing manufacturing instruction to students in grades 6 through 12. The credit applies to tax year 2026 and is claimed on Virginia income, corporation, fiduciary, bank franchise, or insurance/utility tax …
Virginia employers may claim a 35% non-refundable tax credit on eligible employee training costs (capped at $500–$1,000 per employee per year) and on manufacturing instruction provided to grades 6–12 students.
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