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In reply to the discussion: Wal-Mart plans to hire 100,000 veterans over five years [View all]James48
(4,435 posts)32. NO_ It's not $7,000 corporate tax credit per veteran
It has been increased to $9,600 per veteran.
See the IRS page here:
http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/VOW-to-Hire-Heroes-Act---Frequently-Asked-Questions-and-Answers
The ONLY reason Wal_Mart wants to hire veterans, is to take advantage of the $9,600 corporate tax credit to doing so.
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Because chances are they got fucked over worse than the people who stayed home?
Democracyinkind
Jan 2013
#3
This reminds me of the inner-city "fresh foods" meme that WalMart was pushing a year ago
leveymg
Jan 2013
#31
How much more is the public Treasury supposed to subsidize WalMart's low-wage biz model?
leveymg
Jan 2013
#34
The real outrage is that Walmart and McDonalds hiring now makes the news
Cynicus Emeritus
Jan 2013
#40
seriously.. but if this is part of a white house deal, maybe that's also been negotiated?
Voice for Peace
Jan 2013
#13
At least they can send them to the VA for health-care instead of the Medicaid line.
Hassin Bin Sober
Jan 2013
#51
Many do not receive veterans benefits. Those who are discharged healthy, with fewer than 20 years..
Scuba
Jan 2013
#21
Soldiers secured oil to make their foreign made junk. They should get stock options. nt
onehandle
Jan 2013
#25
I don't have much use for Walmart, however, I never thought an aspect til someone here reminded me-
graham4anything
Jan 2013
#26
Why Does This Offer Only Apply During His Or Her First Twelve Months Off Active Duty.....
global1
Jan 2013
#27
Once again, corporate leeches decide to insult the American Citizenry...
BlueNoteSpecial
Jan 2013
#29
Another craven scheme to inoculate WallMart from criticism for being biggest retailer of
FailureToCommunicate
Jan 2013
#39
Perfect job for your returning Middle East war veteran with PTSD, post concussive injuries
Bozvotros
Jan 2013
#48