Massachusetts National Guard Hiring Tax Credit
$2,000
Program at a Glance
- Location: Massachusetts (through the Massachusetts Office of Business Development)
- Status: Open; applications are accepted on an annual rolling basis starting January 1 each year
- Maximum benefit: $2,000 tax credit per qualifying hire
- Who it’s for: Businesses with 100 or fewer employees that hire and employ active Massachusetts National Guard members for at least six months
- How to apply: Apply through the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD)
- Last verified: November 2026
About the Program
The credit was announced in November 2024 by the Healey-Driscoll Administration, with applications for 2024 opening on Veterans Day. After that, applications are accepted on an annual, rolling basis starting January 1 of each year. The Executive Office of Economic Development runs the program through the Massachusetts Office of Business Development, and the Department of Revenue is also part of it. The announcement doesn’t describe the application steps or how the credit is claimed, so start with the Office of Business Development at mass.gov/mobd.
Official source: Mass.gov: Tax credit program for businesses that hire National Guard members
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Last checked Nov 10, 2026.