Rep. Ted Budd is one of few lawmakers introducing a bill that would give incentive to companies to let their employees work from home. Click the video player to see WXII 12 News coverage of the COVID-19 pandemicThe telework tax credit would go towards tax years 2020 and 2021 for companies who let employees telework for at least 12 days a month. The tax credit would be up to $1,200 a year for each qualifying employee. It would also let employees deduct home office expenses for the two tax years. "We must take this threat seriously and take every step possible to ensure the safety of our citizens," said Budd. Budd introduced the Safeguarding Americans from Epidemics (SAFE) at Work Act with Rep. Ross Spano (R-Fl). The text of the bill can be found HERE.

Rep. Ted Budd is one of few lawmakers introducing a bill that would give incentive to companies to let their employees work from home.

Click the video player to see WXII 12 News coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic


The telework tax credit would go towards tax years 2020 and 2021 for companies who let employees telework for at least 12 days a month.

The tax credit would be up to $1,200 a year for each qualifying employee. It would also let employees deduct home office expenses for the two tax years.

"We must take this threat seriously and take every step possible to ensure the safety of our citizens," said Budd.

Budd introduced the Safeguarding Americans from Epidemics (SAFE) at Work Act with Rep. Ross Spano (R-Fl).



The text of the bill can be found HERE.